We've all been there—setting goals, fueled with enthusiasm, only to find ourselves stuck in a web of unmet expectations. Goal setting can be like navigating a maze blindfolded; sometimes, you hit dead ends. But that's absolutely okay. In fact, making mistakes while goal setting is not just normal; it's practically a rite of passage.
I have moonshot to publish a book. I don’t mean the easy way—the process of writing the book and getting it accepted. The smaller goals are I need to write at times, I would like to hang out with Netflix, review the writing, hear criticism, and make adjustments as needed.
Yes, I see the result. A “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” always. When I was competing and coaching it was a little easier, I think to break the road to success down into pieces. Show up at practice, work hard, and achieve some success. Doing that with others was a little easier, even though wrestling has an individual component to the sport. I think if I take the coaching mindset and pretend I am teaching myself a “single-leg takedown” and break that down, it will be easier to refocus.
Presently, timelines are non-existent. That is a problem.
Working towards a goal, for me, I think, works better if I am working with others. I agree that many times, it seems easier to get caught up in the irrelevant processes and steps because it is being busy but not productive. I am caught in that cycle. I need yo PCAN again.
I am not sure how to incorporate that now. I think through listening and talking with others and how they reach certain goals. Goals are singular, but also some stuff needs to be shared to be accountable.
Thanks Dennis - I really love what you wrote about teaching yourself a "single-leg take-down" and essentially coaching yourself. You've certainly had a huge impact on the people you've coached, why not yourself, right? I've recently hired a book coach realizing that I too need others and external accountability and guidance. Tried it on my own and could not get across the finish line. Appreciate the thougthful-ness of your comment - as always.
Your clarity is like that cinnamon kick in the morning, delicious and healthy!
I love this metaphor! Or is it an analogy? I always get them mixed up. xoxo
I think it's a metaphor. I listened to today's and have a big comment but got caught up in tedium. Will get back and do that!! Excellent!
I have moonshot to publish a book. I don’t mean the easy way—the process of writing the book and getting it accepted. The smaller goals are I need to write at times, I would like to hang out with Netflix, review the writing, hear criticism, and make adjustments as needed.
Yes, I see the result. A “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” always. When I was competing and coaching it was a little easier, I think to break the road to success down into pieces. Show up at practice, work hard, and achieve some success. Doing that with others was a little easier, even though wrestling has an individual component to the sport. I think if I take the coaching mindset and pretend I am teaching myself a “single-leg takedown” and break that down, it will be easier to refocus.
Presently, timelines are non-existent. That is a problem.
Working towards a goal, for me, I think, works better if I am working with others. I agree that many times, it seems easier to get caught up in the irrelevant processes and steps because it is being busy but not productive. I am caught in that cycle. I need yo PCAN again.
I am not sure how to incorporate that now. I think through listening and talking with others and how they reach certain goals. Goals are singular, but also some stuff needs to be shared to be accountable.
Thanks Dennis - I really love what you wrote about teaching yourself a "single-leg take-down" and essentially coaching yourself. You've certainly had a huge impact on the people you've coached, why not yourself, right? I've recently hired a book coach realizing that I too need others and external accountability and guidance. Tried it on my own and could not get across the finish line. Appreciate the thougthful-ness of your comment - as always.