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

Hi Gordon,

I love the Pyramid of Accomplishment (POA). It summarizes so much wisdom in one handy diagram. :)

I really like the "obstacles" part you included. Everyone hits obstacles.... I think this is often what separates those who are very successful, from those who are not....

Many people begin their journey on the road to success. They have high hopes!

Then, on their trip they hit some speed humps on the road. Their vehicle starts to shake and rock, and they have to hold on for dear life as the trip gets bumpy.

As the POA shows, those who succeed keep going, they "do whatever it takes" to continue past this stage. However, many (maybe most) people turn back at this stage, when what they need to do is to keep going.

In my experience, this is the stage where you may start to feel despair, or feel like a failure, that I mentioned earlier....

That's when you have to keep your eyes on your dream. That's because, as the POA says, "motivation comes from anticipation and expectation" -- and keeping your eyes on your dream motivates you to keep going.

Maybe this is why I like to dream big.... Dreaming big motivates me, it gets me through the rough patches, and gives me the strength to keep going. :)

Thanks Gordon.... The Square One Workshops contains a lifetime's worth of wisdom.... It's a powerful map of the roads to a fulfilled life....

- Dien