TEN CHARACTERISTICS OF
               POWERFUL GOALS

      The setting of goals is a powerful skill used by the
most successful people. Goals come in a couple of different forms. They
can be either short-term, a period of 12 months or less, or long-term, a
period of more than one year. The most successful people have a
combination of both short and long-term goals. It is beneficial for you to
develop the same habit.
      George Burns once stated the key to his longevity
was that he had a reason to get out of bed in the morning. Everyone needs
something that motivates them. Focus and direction are vital components to
success. One of the major keys to high achievement is a burning desire. It
is this desire that enables an individual to overcome all obstacles that
will arise along the way. Equally as important, is the momentum generated
when working towards a desired ideal. This too will help to vault one
forward when difficulties emerge.
      As mentioned, goals provide these factors and more.
They are the reason that allows us to “continue on”. Life has meaning when
we are working towards an end. Well formulated goals help us to feel
fulfilled and that our life has a purpose. They are stepping stones
through which we monitor our progress. At different intervals, we are able
to see how far we have come. It is like climbing a mountain. Every plateau
shows us a new level reached on the path to the top. Attaining different
goals enables us to garner momentum to carry us higher and higher, up the
mountain of life.
      Here are the Ten Tips to making goals that will propel
your life into the stratosphere....
  
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Dennis Harting is the Head Coach at Your Rich Life.  He is an acclaimed
speaker, trainer, and best-selling author.  His international best selling
books include Your Easiest Million and The Ultimate Procrastination
Handbook.  He also has had thousands of articles published worldwide.  His
programs and more information can be found at 
http://www.yourrichlifeinc.com.