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Shooting at moving targets.

Posted 10-25-2009 at 11:14 AM by Sandra Bostwick
Somehow, I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.
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Some projects require the ability to move forward, even if you are not confident. That, I think, is one of the hardest things to do if you like to feel prepared and informed.

There is only so much you can do, though, and sometimes you just can't know. When you shoot an arrow at a target, you are aiming at a spot. Sometimes it isn't that easy. Sometimes everything is moving.

Some goals seem to have targets that remind me of the_Toy_Story_Attraction_at_this_link.

There is spinning and movement and I can get sick and dizzy just thinking about it! Goals like that really test my confidence because, well, how confident can you be when there are so many variables?

A goal that involves other people's cooperation, a goal that involves input from others, or a goal where you are competing for resources or spots takes more confidence than a goal you control all on your own.

A goal that is way over your head...where you need the help of someone who is a specialist is tough because you have to place your confidence in the specialist. If your goal is to overcome an illness, it is hard if you don't have confidence in your doctor. If your goal is to file complicated taxes, it will be more difficult if you don't trust your accountant.

Needing a specialist will complicate a goal because, if it is unrealistic that you will go back to school for an MBA, a law degree, a CPA, you are really at the mercy of th specialist who is supposed to guide and educate you.

Relying on conditions can also complicate a goal. Say you are planning a picnic. You are pretty much relying on a lack of rain. If it rains, your goal may have to be adjusted. Maybe your goal is to learn to ski, but the weather is so warm all the snow has melted.

Moving targets. They can suck the confidence right out of your spirit.

Just for today, if you are being drained by the uncertainties of moving targets related to your goal. try to focus on pushing forward with as much confidence as possible.

Shoot the arrow at what you see right now. Then you have to see what happens next before you put a whole lot of thought into your next shot.

Are moving targets getting in the way of your goal?
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    Actually I am getting in the way of my goal. I am not agressive enough about making WDW money!!!
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    Scott, in this economy, you have plenty of company.

    Is it possible to set some small goals and try to stick to them? How are you doing with the eating right goal?
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    Should we be aggressive? Perhaps our goals should come naturally to us. So why don't they? I am doing terrible at mine right now. Attitude today has been mostly negative (ok so it started last night). Here is my shot at being helpful for today. I will remind everyone to relax some and not stress so much about our goals. The drive that helped create our goals will certainly help us get back on track.
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    Posted 10-28-2009 at 08:40 PM by daddyof2princessess daddyof2princessess is offline
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    Sandra Bostwick's Avatar
    OK, ya know what? Just that you posted a comment on my blog helped me today. You can put one checkmark down!

    I don't know about you, but we are on our third day of rain here in Jersey, and that does not help a whole lot!
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    Should we be aggressive? Perhaps our goals should come naturally to us. So why don't they?

    Here is my shot at being helpful for today. I will remind everyone to relax some and not stress so much about our goals. The drive that helped create our goals will certainly help us get back on track.



    Posted 10-28-2009 at 08:40 PM by daddyof2princessess

    Great thoughts! Those ideas deserve a repeat!
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