Goal GettersSample

What would it take for this to be the most amazing year of your life?

We begin by asking ourselves that question and writing down our dreams. Then we take a step that makes certain we aren’t wasting our time heading in the wrong direction: we stop and pray. We take time—right now, as soon as we jot down our dreams—to consult the wisest Being that ever was. We seek the One who knows the beginning from the end—the God who created us for a purpose and a pursuit. Man has his plans. We can come up with whatever we want, but God directs our steps.

I always say that the shortest pencil is better than the longest memory.
Clarity of vision brings clarity of life. So let’s get clear and write it down. Here are a few guidelines to help you reach your dreams:

1. Only write 7-10 goals. Why? There’s an old adage that says, “If you
chase too many rabbits, you won’t catch any of them.” Studies suggest that, if you write seven to ten goals, it allows you to narrow your focus so you can achieve what’s in your heart.

2. Write your goals quickly. Set an alarm for three minutes. Any longer than that, and you start talking yourself out of them. Write your goals right now, while you’re still reflecting on the two pivotal questions, what would it take for this to be the most amazing year of my life? God, are you good with it?

3. Write it in the present tense. We’re thinking faith thoughts. We don’t
talk about it as if one day it could happen; we speak about it as if it’s already happened.

4. Be specific. In sales, they teach you to be crystal clear in what you offer to people. The more precise you are, the better people will respond. This even works on ourselves. The clearer we are with ourselves and our future goals, the more we will respond to them!

It’s time! With pen in hand, tell Alexa to set a timer for three minutes. Write your specific goals in the present tense. Dream big, baby! This is about to be your best year yet!