In life, we are constantly bombarded with messages of grandeur and success; many times the focus being the end result. While it is admirable when one reaches the end point of their long term goals, it is equally important (if not more so) not to underestimate the significance of each step along the way. There’s an old saying about the journey and the destination and when it comes to achieving success and happiness it should be noted. Never think of your short term goals as a mere checkmark or milestone used only to measure towards your long term goal. As a large believer in baby steps I instead implore you to think of them as small victories and reward yourself accordingly for achieving them. Whether it is meeting a certain deadline, daily challenges, losing a certain amount weight, etc. Using small rewards keep you motivated as you work towards grabbing the big carrot. Don’t make the mistake of missing the forest for the trees however, as you can easily fall into the trap of rewarding yourself for a small goal but find yourself slowly decreasing your goals and rewarding yourself for little to no effort, diluting your long term performance in the process. Always set short, reasonable goals and remain stern on meeting them and rewarding yourself afterwards. It’s a fine balance but one that is more fulfilling in the end as you constantly push yourself towards reaching your long term goals and success. |
Frank Sheppard
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