Your Dreams & Goals
by Jim Rohn
One of the amazing things we have been given as humans
is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better
life , and the ability
to establish goals to live out those dreams. Think of it: We can look deep
within our hearts and dream of a better situation for ourselves and our families;
dream of better financial lives and better emotional or
physical lives; certainly to dream of better spiritual lives. And what
makes this so wonderful is that we have the cognitive ability to actually lay
out a plan , along with the step-by step strategies, to
achieve those dreams...
So what are your dreams and goals? What is it that you really want?
Have you ever sat down and thought through your life values
and decided what you really want? Have you ever taken the time to truly reflect,
to listen quietly to your heart, to see what dreams live within you? Your dreams are
there. Everyone has them. They may live right on the surface, or they may be buried
deep from years of others telling you they were foolish, but they are there.
So how do we know what our dreams are? This is an interesting process
and it relates primarily to the art of listening. This is not listening to others;
it is listening to yourself. If we listen to others, we can never be fulfilled.
We will only chase elusive dreams that are not rooted deep within us. No, we must
listen to our own hearts.
Let's take a look at five simple steps on hearing from our hearts
on what our dreams really are:
- Take time to be quiet. This is something that we don't do enough
in this busy world of ours. We rush, rush, rush, and we are constantly listening
to noise all around us. The human heart was meant for times of quiet, to peer deep
within. It is when we do this that our hearts are set free to soar and take flight
on the wings of our own dreams! Schedule some quiet "dream time" this week. No other
people. No cell phone. No computer. Just you, a pad, a pen, and your thoughts.
- Think about what really thrills you.
When you are quiet, think about
those things that get your blood moving. What would you love to do, either for fun
or for a living? What would you love to accomplish? What would you try if you were
guaranteed to succeed? What big thoughts move your heart into a state of excitement
and joy? When you answer these questions you will feel great and you will be in the
"dream zone." It is only when we get to this point that we experience what our dreams are!
- Write down your dreams as you have them. Don't think of any as too outlandish or
foolish—remember, you're dreaming! Let your thoughts fly and take careful notes.
- Prioritize your dreams. Which feel most important? Which seem most feasible?
Which would you love to do? Put them in the order in which you will actually try to attain
them. Remember, we are always moving toward action, not just dreaming.
- Focus on the big picture. Life is about pursuing your dreams. Someday your
life will near its end and all you will be able to do is look backwards. You can reflect with
joy or regret. Those who dream, who set goals and act on them to live out their dreams are
those who live lives of joy and have a sense of peace when they near the end of their lives.
They have finished well, for themselves and for their families.
Remember: These are the dreams and goals that are born out of your heart and mind.
These are the goals that are unique to you and come from who you were created to be and gifted
to become. Your specific goals are what you want to attain because they are what will make your
life joyful and bring your family's life into congruence with what you want it to be.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
P.S. If you're ready to learn the skills, take action, and achieve all your
dreams, these two programs, listed in the order you should listen to them,
are truly worthy of your consideration: BBL
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© 2007 by Jim Rohn International. All Rights Reserved.
About the author:
Jim Rohn (September 17, 1930
— December 5, 2009) was considered to
be America's Foremost Business
Philosopher, with a career that spanned
over 40 years and touched the lives of over
four million people worldwide. Internationally hailed as one of the most influential thinkers of our
time, Rohn helped motivate an entire generation
of personal development trainers as well as
hundreds of executives from America's top
corporations.
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