Dreams & Goals - Steve Maraboli

The Four Pillars of Success

Vision: See it clearly and brightly. Action: Write down a plan and actively follow it. Clarity: Maintaining focus and connection to your plan.

Ambitious goals can sometimes be overwhelming. Here is a tip to get past the sometimes staggering visualization of monumental change: Set small achievable goals each day. It ensures little victories throughout the day and keeps you motivated and on target for your greater goals. Don’t forget that success isn’t a destination; it’s the experience of a purposeful journey. So by setting small frequent goals, you fuel the long journey with a nourishing feeling of success. Move with purpose in the direction of the change you seek in your life. Take little steps, stay on course, and enjoy the experience of success. © Steve Maraboli From the book, “Unapologetically You”

Failed Resolutions? Don’t Be Discouraged!

Usually just a few weeks into the New Year I already begin to receive many emails about failed resolutions. So many want to lose weight, earn more money, be a better spouse/companion, be more organized, get better grades, etc. Although the specifics of each email differ, there is a common question, “Why do I fail if it is something I really want?” Well, it fails because wanting is not enough. Although goals are important, having a plan of action is vital to the success of those goals. Having a goal with no plan of action is like wanting to travel to a new destination without having a map. Do you want to be successful in your resolutions? Remember, if you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. If you want something new in your life, you have to do something new in your life. Here is a simple outline that is highly effective and a great way to start: Take the simple steps necessary to empower yourself and enhance your life. Take a moment to quiet your mind. Reflect upon your life and your thoughts. Define your intent. What are your goals? What would you like to

Take One Step and Repeat

It is easy to be discouraged at the mountain of change we seek in our lives. At the same time, it’s important to remember that the mountain of change, just like an actual mountain, can only be scaled one step at a time. I’m reminded of an encounter I had with an old-friend from school. I ran into him at the local bank and we began to catch-up. He told me about his health issues and that his doctor told him he needed to lose 50 pounds. Needless to say, he was stressed out about the monumental level of this weight-loss challenge. He felt discouraged and confessed to me that he didn’t even know where to begin to change his life in a way to drop 50 pounds. I told him, “You don’t need to figure out how to lose 50 pounds. You just need to make the adjustment in your life to lose 1 pound. Adjust your diet, learn to mentally cope with cravings, and begin to incorporate exercise into your routine. Do what you need to do in order to create a lifestyle system in which you can lose 1 pound… and follow THAT system 50 times.” To

Beyond Intention

Intent is a reflection of the spirit’s desire to create in the material world. The only way to clearly translate that desire into physical reality is through action. Intent without dedicated action is simply not enough. Action without a clear intent is a waste. It is when these two powerful forces are aligned that the energy of the universe conspires in your favor. Intent and action are the fuel and vehicle in the journey of creation. When you establish a destination by defining what you want, then take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination, the possibility for success is limitless and arrival at the destination is inevitable. Balance these two powerful forces in your life! Too much intent coupled with too little action is a recipe for frustration and impotent existing. Too much action with too little intent makes for wasteful exertion of energy and the confusion between movement and progress. It is in the balance of these forces that the seeds of happiness, success, and creation are watered and nourished to grow. Today is your day to harness these mega powers and put their limitless potential to work for you. The universe conspires in

If Not Now, When?

If Not Now, When? There are so many beautiful things happening right now. Within all the beauty that radiates in this very moment, amongst all the happenings of the now, and woven within the fabric of this moment, you will find an abundance of opportunity.

Category: Dreams & Goals

The Four Pillars of Success

Little Steps

Failed Resolutions? Don’t Be Discouraged!

Take One Step and Repeat

Beyond Intention

If Not Now, When?