How to Achieve your goals By Ja-Naé Duane and Http://www.Ja-Nae.comWe all have a goal that we are trying to achieve. It doesn’t matter if you are a runner or a musician; there is always something that you would like to have. Well, though I wish that fairy godmothers were real……they’re not. It’s our responsibility to go out and obtain our own wishes and desires. Of course, nothing will ever be accomplished without perseverance and self discipline.
I can not begin to count
times I’ve heard, “Yea, I’m in a band. We’re practicing and stuff, but we can’t seem to really get any gigs or get a break.” Of course, I immediately start asking them how hard they have been trying and what tactics they’ve used. A few months after, I’ll ask how everything is going with their project. Most of time, either nothing has been done or they have been banging their heads against wall with same angle. At this point, I give up on them.
If you want something, here are just a few helpful hints: 1)Make sure all your eggs are lined in a row 2)GO AND GET IT 3)Be persistent 4)Be creative: When one angle doesn’t work, try another angle 5)Be disciplined 6)Know when to give up
Make sure all your eggs are lined in a row I can’t seem to stress this enough: NO ONE WILL DO THINGS FOR YOU. I have a friend who is extremely talented in graphic design, yet he feels like world owes him everything. Since he is still in school, there are some skills that he still needs to fine tune, yet he does not see that. He thinks that he should be given a job because he has raw talent. So, instead of working on what his weaknesses are, he keeps getting angry that no one will hire him. People want a polished product. So, do a self-inventory of yourself every six months. Ask yourself these questions: 1) What are my strengths? 2) What are my weaknesses? 3) What do I need to do to work on my weaknesses? Once you have self-evaluated, you can prioritize what needs to be worked on first and so on. This way you have a structure in which you can follow. The preparation for achieving your goal is half work. Don’t sell it short, or you might end up at square one again.
Go and get it My father used to give me some great advice, “If you want something….examine what it is and things you need to get it. Once everything is ready, just go get it, because no one will get it for you.” How true that statement is. Everyone has their own agendas and is looking out for themselves. Occasionally you will find people who are willing to help you, but they want to see that what they’re investing in is real deal. So make sure that you are real deal. No one will give you time of day if you haven’t proven to them that you are a go-getter and are willing to struggle to make things happen. If you want something, go get it. And if people are so inclined to help you, then it is an extra benefit.
Be Persistent Once you are prepared to go out and achieve your goal…..just do it. But be persistent in doing it. In my early college days I was a tour coordinator for children’s tours. It was a job that seemed interesting, would pay bills, and be flexible around my classes. When I interviewed for job and woman told me that she would call in about a week. I waited that week, but when I hadn’t heard from her, I decided to give her a call. She said that they hadn’t made a decision yet. So, I waited two days and then called again. She told me to call back in a day or two. So, I called late next day. I was hired over phone. She then proceeded to tell me that though my resume did not stand out from any of other candidates, my persistence and passion to have this job was exactly what they were looking for.
Now, there is a difference between being persistent and being annoying. If you are a candidate for a job, you want to show your eagerness without being overzealous about it. So, don’t call every day, but every other day. This allows for you to be in forefront of people’s minds, which will increase your chances of getting whatever you want or need from them.
