Do it anyway

We usually blame others when there is failure, when there is disappointment....when things go wrong, in general. Maybe everyone (including you) expected success, but instead there is failure / a disappointing outcome. Here is an interesting question: What if you knew there was a good chance of failure or a lot of people expected failure? Would you still work on that project or pursue that goal? Would the effort be enough - you TRIED to achieve success?

This beautiful song by Martina McBride reminds us that we need to do things anyway....

Anyway

You can spend your whole life building
Something from nothin'
One storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anyway

You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not never come your way
Dream it anyway

God is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anyway

...



You can pour your soul out singing
A song you believe in
That tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang
Sing it anyway
Yeah, sing it anyway
I sing
I dream
I love
Anyway

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uLtyzRgmyI&list=PLmYXTlZN4bBLiYNV-KrhlU0dV3NS6jpHQ)

"The discipline you learn and character you build from setting and achieving a goal can be more valuable than the achievement of the goal itself."
- Bo Bennett

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."
- Jim Rohn

"I am ambitious. I set goals; not because I am ungrateful for what I have, but because I am happy with who I am. I enjoy the experience of rising above my perceived limitations and discovering new levels of my capabilities."
- Steve Maraboli

Did you know? It is Caribbean American Heritage Month!
Look for songs by Caribbean artists all month.

Take action on your goals....

Song 'I Need Some Action' by Buju Banton and Lady Saw:
https://youtu.be/886moZpuysw

"Even when you are totally psyched up about achieving a goal, your motivation can be affected by a number of factors, including disappointment in others, ... , becoming overwhelmed, and failure to reap immediate rewards for your hard work. Further, the condition of your personal surroundings, fear, personal insecurities, unhealthy relationships that sap your positive energy, current projects, and even fatigue can drain valuable motivation. The first thing to do when you’ve lost your motivation is to face the situation, confront it and then correct it."
- From How You Can Get Motivated To Reach Your Goals,
http://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2013/08/01/how-you-can-get-motivated-to-reach-your-goals/

"Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there."
- Bo Jackson

"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible."
- Tony Robbins

#MainMessageForToday
Goals are very closely linked to motivation. Goals give the direction and motivation gives you the energy (drives you towards a goal). Having the right goal could be motivating.

"Career decisions are never easy.... When making such an important decision it is critical to carefully consider your options, and think about whether an opportunity is right for you, your career goals, and your personal priorities."
- Marillyn Hewson, 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Accept Your Next Job,
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-questions-ask-yourself-before-you-accept-your-next-job-hewson

"Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours."
- James A. Baldwin

"If I've got correct goals, and if I keep pursuing them the best way I know how, everything else falls into line. If I do the right thing right, I'm going to succeed."
- Dan Dierdorf

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."
- John Rohn

From the song 'Anyway by Martina McBride:

You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach, 
And you know it might not ever come your way,
Dream it anyway.

God is great, but sometimes life ain't good,
When I pray it doesn't always turn out like I think it should,
But I do it anyway,
I do it anyway.

This world's gone crazy and it's hard to believe
That tomorrow will be better than today,
Believe it anyway,
You can love someone with all your heart,
For all the right reasons,
And in a moment they can choose to walk away,
love 'em anyway.

"Even when you think you have your life all mapped out, things happen that shape your destiny in ways you might never have imagined."
- Deepak Chopra

TIP #3: People, events, or other things could derail the best plans. Many people plan ahead or take steps in advance to ensure some areas/aspects of a plan occur (at some minimum level). This usually involves developing contingency/backup/alternative plans.
Developing a contingency plan could prevent a lot of stress, panic, confusion and last minute decisions. For example, when purchasing a condo a long time ago, I fully expected to receive a benefit/grant to put towards the cost. I did not receive the grant which led to a mad rush to obtain additional financing. The process could have been a lot smoother had I developed a contingency plan.

A time for everything...

Song 'Turn, Turn, Turn by The Byrds:

It makes sense that goals correlate to a person's life stage and situation. A student may set a goal (and have plans) to graduate on schedule. A woman about to be married may set a goal to have a memorable wedding within a specific budget. You may have to set goals you never expected to set or deal with situations you never dreamed of.

"The greatest thing a man can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given him. This is success, and there is no other."
- Judge Walter Malone

Will you make a change?

From the song 'Man In The Mirror' by Michael Jackson:
"I'm gonna make a change for once in my life..."