Should you set your goals high, or a bit lower?

I don't think it is an issue most people are comfortable discussing. I am and I love the topic, incessantly.

I have been setting goals since I was 15 years old and I have been reading them ebvery night since then.

Of course, as I reached each goal I replaced it with other goals but it has worked miracles in my life, literally.

People shun goal setting because it involves, not only work, but more importantly responsibility for one's self.

Not many people desire to take FULL responsibility for their self. They give this away to other external entities and then complain when these same entities fail them.

I see it in marketing all the time...people ask what they should do to succeed as if someone else can remotely manufacturer their own success.

I also see it in how people live lives of "quiet desperation" waiting for that next wave of happiness to approach in the form of a mate, a substance, etc.

Goal setting is the way to live, especially if you beleive that you are created in the image of God. God has goals for each and every one of us.

If you consider the fact that we are supposedly, the brightest creatures around then you can see the import of setting goals and setting them high.

I have some very high goals, for instance, I intend to generate 100,000,000.00 in profits via the Internet within the next 120 months, actually 118 months now.

Will I succeed...how can I fail? Actually, I cannot fail unless I die without reaching that goal..and that is not failure in itself.

If I give up, then I fail.

Dien, I could go on but bandwith gets expensive...

Taylor

> I've read two views....

> Should you go for "realistic",
> "achievable,"
> "attainable" goals? That is,
> should you set your goals just to those that
> you know you can reach?

> Or should you "shoot for the
> moon," "go for gold,"
> "reach for the top"? That is,
> should you set high goals, set your goal for
> what you *really* want, rather than be
> satisfied settling for less? (Even though
> you might not be not sure that you can
> achieve it....)

> I've seen different books which recommend
> each approach....

> Looking for comments on what you think about
> this question....

> But first, let me share with you some of my
> thoughts.... I think some people are afraid
> to aim too high. Maybe they are afraid of
> the feeling of failure, or perhaps afraid of
> criticism, or afraid of looking like a
> fool....

> I think you have to get over these kind of
> feelings, though, if you are really going to
> make it to the top....

> If you have an opinion on this, even a
> personal experience or something you've
> heard of, please post it and we'll
> discuss.... I think it's a burning issue
> which is very important and helpful.

> Thanks,

> Dien