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June 1997 |
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Helping People To Achieve Their Goals
by Gregg J. Donaldson
Have you wanted to achieve a dream in your life and thought it impossible? Or have you started a task and things keep getting in the way of you completing it? Sounds familiar doesn't it? We've all had that happen to us. Right?
Here's another situation: What if a friend gives you short notice and asks you to come on a trip with him/her. It could be just a weekend trip. A trip to Hawaii, or some foreign country you have always wanted to visit. Would you go? What is stopping you from going?
These are just a few of the questions, fellow DateAble members have had to think about, as we have listened to "Over The Top," an entertaining audio-taped series on, How To be Successful in Setting Goals," over the past six months. The tapes are written and narrated by Mr. Zig Zigler, a nationally known motivational speaker. After we listen to the tapes, we participate in a lively discussion ably lead by Robert Watson, Executive Director of DateAble, over what we have learned. Some of Mr. Zigler's basic points so far are:
Four Reasons 97% of Society Does Not Set Goals Are:
- FEAR, which stands for False Evidence Appearing Real.
- Poor Self-image
- Never Been Sold
- They Don't Know How to Set Goals.
The tapes teach you in a step by step way how to properly set goals for yourself. As Mr. Zigler says, "When a goal is properly set, it really about half reached." Mr. Zigler also emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcements such as positive attitudes and feedback from friends, mentors and co-workers, while illustrating his points by humorous stories.
As for myself, the biggest lesson I am learning is overcoming my fear of rejection. I am realizing that fear has stopped me from writing more and sending out manuscripts. I am a good writer, so eventually I know I will hit the right markets. The same holds true for achieving any type of goal. A person must desire and want to achieve his or her goals. Today, I am achieving my goals of sending out more manuscripts, doing what I love; making new friends both inside and outside of DateAble So, come and join us, the third Wednesday of every other month. Our next meeting will be in July.
DateAble is non-profit social organization for both people with and without disabilities. They will be having their 10th Annual Picnic on Saturday June 14th beginning at 12 Noon. Admission is $10. For more information about these and other DateAble activities call: 301-657-3283.
Their address is:
Suite 205,
35 Wisconsin Circle,
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815.
Internet: www.dateable.org.
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