Dreams will remain dreams until they are released from the inside out, in writing. Then, and only then can we move on towards setting goals. Setting goals is not just the setting of a goal, but following the steps in the formula towards setting goals.

If you have already written all of your life dreams of what you want to be, do or have, congratulate yourself. That is a major accomplishment towards setting goals.

The next step towards setting goals is to reduce your list of life dreams to the most important dreams that you would like to realize. To do that, pretend you were just told that you had six months to live.

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Goal setting has been an important part of my life, but most people do not realize that there is a goal setting formula. Ever since I was exposed to goal setting, at age eighteen, I have pursued goals and have realized most of them, if not all of them. Goal setting has helped me accomplish what I have, what I am doing, and has allowed me to live the life of my dreams, and beyond.

Goal setting has kept me focused, helped me better manage my time and has kept me motivated, even when I was down. It was through goal setting, that I now realize that I was the author of my future. I became what I have wanted to become, which at one time was only a dream - impossible at that.

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Discipline is a Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future.

With discipline, you have identified everything relating to the accomplishment of a goal. You’ve identified possible obstacles and are prepared for the “worst case scenario.” “If only ” doesn’t exist. Blaming others is a thing of the past.

Goal setting has been a discipline from the beginning.

To succeed you must discipline yourself and do what you have to do, even when you don’t want to. Are you serious about accomplishing the goals you just outlined? Are you committed to follow through?

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A goal is an end, a result, not just a task to be performed. It describes the condition we want to achieve. Goals are an extension of your values. However, most people don’t know where to start. By following a simple goal setting worksheet, you can get started on making all of your dreams a reality.

The goal setting worksheet that I am referring to in known as a Goal log and is Discipline #8 in my book, The 12 Disciplines to Living your Dreams

Here is what the goal log, or goal setting worksheet, looks like

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Record keeping is important in goal setting. Writing down your goals and action plans represents a commitment. Otherwise your dreams are merely wishful thinking. You can re-read and visualize written goals. They are credible and legitimate. They live and lead you onward. When you write you have begun to act. Inertia is gone. You sense accomplishment already.

How should you phrase your goals? Goals must be S.M.A.R.T. - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Trackable to a Timetable. Let’s look at each of these elements in detail.

1. Goals must be specific. “Happiness” or “success” are too vague. Ask yourself: what exactly do I want to do, be or have?

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Goal setting has many benefits to those who are discipline to work on goals. Goal setting starts by listing out all of your dreams, having the answers to the ten questions of goal setting and be taking the time to group dreams into categories by title. Then goal setting require you to prioritize your dreams and categories, while placing them into time periods.

Goal setting also reminds you that you can have all your dreams and desires, but you must give something in exchange for them.

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Goal setting starts with your list of dreams. However, there are 10 goal setting questions that you need to answer for yourself in order to make your dreams a reality.

Goal setting question 1. Who is the most important person in the world?

Goal setting question 2. Did you list all of your dreams, desires and expectations in life as if nothing was impossible?

Goal setting question 3. What great thing would you attempt if you knew that you couldn’t fail?

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A goal is an end, a result, not just a task to be performed. It describes the condition we want to achieve. Goals are an extension of your values. However, most people don’t know where to start. By using a simple goal setting worksheet, you can get started on making all of your dreams a reality.

Mind you, that is where it all starts, listing all of your dreams, desires and expectations of life. It is discipline number 5 in my book, The 12 Disciplines to Living your Dreams.

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