I just completed my 5 mile run this weekend of which I have been training since late March. At that time, I was not running at all. I had the confidence I could do it, but in order to make it happen, it took brutal honesty of how I was currently, create a training plan to get there, and dedicated work to make it happen.
I give this as an example, because I am applying this method in other areas of my life, as well. You cannot budget on hope. You cannot live in expectation that anyone else will suddenly come in to make it happen. And, you cannot get there without all of the elements, above.
Brutal Honesty
Whatever it is that you want, you must first look at where you are with brutal honesty. Don't be polite to please others or hopeful of things you do not see. If you do that, you will remain paralyzed, forever, living your life for other people's dreams.
Make a Plan
Next, make your plan. It should be achievable and real but have a challenge to meet. It needs to recognize obstacles to remove and lead where you know provides at the very least a foundation for growth to more. The next step is a worthy goal, as well.
Execute the Plan
Dedicate yourself to the plan. Expect to have doubts or feel tired on some days, so do not let emotions sway your plan. Emotions sway, so sway them back to the plan and stay on course. It will take time, so don't base success of the plan on immediate results but rather feel good about putting yourself first and journey onward.
My plan has milestones and steps, and I know exactly what each part will be this year. I know it will lead to a good foundation of personal ownership of my life and my goals and good potential to reach them. Then, the years that follow will only grow from there.
I don't know your plans, but if you really want to reach them, some version of this will be important for you as well. I believe in you to be able to define and reach the happy milestones ahead in all your lives.
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