Why set goals?

Research has shown throughout the ages that those who write down their goals (don't just think them...too easy to forget!) achieve greater success than those who don't.

'What keeps me going is goals.' - Muhammad Ali

The thing about having a goal and writing it down is that you now have something solid to work towards.  We all dream, which is great.  Many of us dream and dream and dream.  We dream big, we dream small, but what we really, secretly want is to see those dreams come true.

Write them down.

Hands up who's seen the movie 'The Bucket List'?

When the main character (now what was his name?) finds out he's dying, he decides to create a list of all the things he's always wanted to do.  Creating a 'bucket list' is a great idea, but do you really want to wait till you're gasping your last breath?  Nope?  Didn't think so.

How about you create that list now.  There is a wonderful book called Creating Your Best Life by Caroline Adams Miller and she describes the benefits you can achieve by creating your bucket list, and others, right now, right this instance!  Doing something about achieving all your secret dreams right now, all the sooner to enjoy your rewards.

Here's to putting myself on the line

Okay, so we're talking about setting goals and writing them down.  Well, I'm going to write mine in the world's notebook right here on this blog.

This year my writing business is going to be successful enough to send myself and my daughter on a one month holiday to Europe.  'Bout time I caught up with the rels.

Now what do you think I'm going to be writing about this time 2010?