23 Apr What Ambitions Do You Have?

Everyone, both young and old, has a desired goal that he or she strives to achieve. Even children demonstrate ambition when they share their plans of becoming a dentist, doctor or lawyer in future. As we grow, some of us keep most of our ambitions, but how many of them have we achieved? Are we even working to achieve them in the first place?

It’s good to have a dream. It gives you a sense of purpose and gives you something to live for. Why not go a step further to work on your dreams to make them come to pass? Successful people are known for pursuing exactly what they want, and they never allow things to stop them.

One reason why some people are unable to achieve their goals is that it is too large and unrealistic. Such a goal may be too difficult to achieve, and you may end up giving up on the goal even before starting. This is not the right way. Rather, break the goal into smaller friendly sub-goals. Let’s assume that your goal is to build your own home. You can list the steps involved in achieving this goal, and work on them one at a time.

It is very necessary to make every step to achieving your goal very specific and clear. Also, be realistic concerning how long it will take you to achieve it. In achieving the goal of building your home, the first step may be finding a job that pays more. This job transition may require you to receive some additional training, and this will take some time.

It may take a while for you to achieve your goal, but never give up. Keep pursuing it, and remember that every action you take brings you closer to your goal. J.K Rowling, an international bestselling author, has had her share of rejections and failure. She approached several publishing houses before her Harry Potter series were accepted. If she did not have ambition and drive, she would have probably given up after a few tries.

By dividing your goal into sub-goals, you can easily discover the necessary steps to achieve your main goal. Doing this will keep you motivated and on track. When you complete a sub-goal, you’ll feel so proud as you cross if off your checklist. Repeat this strategy, until all your dreams and goals have been achieved.

Remember that your life will not become better if you just sit and wait for a miracle. Your dreams will never be achieved if you do not work towards them. Decide what you want, work towards them, and success will be yours before you know it!