Do You Have the Desire to Achieve Your Goals?

You don’t have to teach a child to walk. The desire to walk is what causes a child to learn to walk. If you truly desire to achieve your goals, you will find a way to achieve them.

The biggest obstacle for desire is fear. We fear failure. We fear making mistakes. We fear how others will view us. Fear separates us from our desire and from achieving our desired results.

Lack of clarity is the other obstacle that interferes with our desire. The more real the goal is in your mind, the easier it is to reach. If you drive across country without a GPS device or a map, you may reach your destination, but it probably will take longer and be much more difficult. But don’t confuse clarity of the goal with clarity of every segment along the way. You don’t have to know “how” you will get there, you just have to keep the destination clearly in mind.

If you are like me, you may find reflection and writing a journal could help. At the end of the day, I take a few minutes to concentrate on my goals. I write my thoughts on paper, and it provides clarity. It is a simple process, but requires dedication and commitment.

Often, I realize my actions have taken me away from my goal. When I refocus on the goal, I can adjust my plans for the next day or week. If I find myself just checking off action items, it is a reminder that action does not equal achievement.

Every day we must find a way to recharge our desire, because desire will lead to success. Do you have the desire you need to follow through on your goals?