I noticed my neighbor looking out the window attempting to figure out what I was doing. To the occasional individual driving by surely is created some sense of curiosity. You see when we set a goal that seems impossible not only to others but to ourselves as well, we need to know our Adversity Quotient. The students in the San Luis Valley know what Adversity Quotient is. Adversity Quotient basically states your ability to handle challenges and change. Think about how you handle challenges. Do you find yourself getting "flustered" easily by the smallest of challenges or change? If so, your quotient is in the low range. Note that you can change your level through your approach. Begin to change your outlook and visualize the positive in all you do. Positive in means positive out. We are the creators of our issues and therefore the creators of doubt. We can't allow doubt and fear to seep in, we must maintain courage. So, back to the discussion about goals. Obstacles are always going to make their way into our path. How we handle them will help determine the outcome. There is a great amount of snow on the ground and the weather is cold. I removed the snow and dressed warm. These obstacles were there, but not going to deter me from my goal. What about those who are questioning my actions? What about those who say I'm too old and that I have no prior experience? I can't allow those ideals to overcome my mind and way of thinking. I have purpose! In order to truly accomplish a goal, we must seek the underlying purpose to it. To just kick a 65 yard field goal is one thing, but to kick it to help others in their quest is another. The true purpose behind my goal is to show myself and others that I can accomplish something and at the same time help many students financially with their goal to get a college education. When we develop the purpose behind our goals, we develop a strong reason to continue in the face of adversity. I may or I may not make the 65 yard field goal, but either way I am creating action. What if I only kick a 35 yard field goal and give away only $35,000? I am getting in shape physically as this is a personal benefit! I have at least created something that did not exist prior. Oh, another obstacle is the money. I still have no idea how I am going to find or create the funds to pull this off. And, is there any college that will even allow me to kick during their game next fall? CU? You see, when we create action in our goals we create possibilities. We can't just sit around wishing or dreaming it, we need to create actions in order to create reactions. Just the journey alone may inspire others to seek goals they have long been putting off! Others may be so inspired that they decide to give to the cause and generate action on their behalf to help in the goal we are moving towards. We need to get up and do something!
Don't be consumed by the "I can't" "You can't" "That's crazy!" and other statements that you and others create. Write your goal with "will" statements and that will help you create action. I sat around talking about kicking the field goal, but I needed to create action! So I did! Will you create actions in your lives to reach those outcomes you desire? How do your goals assist others in their lives? We all need to take action and find meaning behind our action. Trust in your abilities and know that all things happen for a reason. Even if you fail, you create an opportunity to learn and grow. From all things in life comes good as long as we create action and do not become overwhelmed by the adversities that show up in our paths. I would love your support in this goal and would love to support you in your endeavors! Contact me today and lets take on life's journeys together!
Set up the net (the plan), place the ball (the goal) and kick (action)!
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