Each one of us has our own set of stumbling blocks that make it easy for us to neglect our goals. For some, it might be procrastination, for others, it might be distractions or lack of motivation. For Stephen Johnson, the stumbling block is sleep. He confesses that he can sleep through almost anything, even when he is wide awake with his eyes open. But despite his love for sleep, he realizes that he cannot let it keep him from achieving his goals.
It’s not just sleep that can keep us from accomplishing our goals. There are times when we set out to achieve something, but we don’t put ourselves in the right position to do so. For example, if your goal is to lose weight and spend less, it’s not a good idea to walk up and down the part of the city where all the boutiques and restaurants are. This is just setting yourself up for failure.
To achieve success, it’s important to have a plan. It’s not enough to just set goals. You need to have a plan in place to achieve those goals. For Stephen, his personal plan for success includes a fixed dollar amount of assets and cash to be acquired by June of 2012, along with time freedom, debt freedom, his dream home, and dream car. By writing down his goals and creating a plan to achieve them, he is taking the first step towards success.
Having a plan is essential, but it’s also important to put that plan into action. It’s easy to get caught up in the planning stage and forget to actually take action. The key to success is to take consistent action towards your goals. You need to have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve, and then take the necessary steps to get there. This might mean making some sacrifices or stepping out of your comfort zone, but the end result will be worth it.
It’s also important to stay motivated and focused on your goals. There will be times when you feel like giving up, but it’s important to stay strong and keep pushing forward. You need to have a strong sense of purpose and a clear vision of what you want to achieve. When you have a clear vision of what you want, you will be more motivated to work towards it.
In conclusion, success requires a combination of goal-setting, planning, action-taking, and persistence. It’s important to identify your stumbling blocks, create a plan, and take consistent action towards your goals. Success may not come overnight, but with patience, dedication, and hard work, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. As Stephen Johnson says, “Although sleep is satisfying and necessary at times. Success is so much better than sleep.
Stephen Johnson
Embrace Success
