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03 August 2007, 16:03
Decision Versus Defeat
Hallo, Dear Reader,
Have you ever noticed the power displayed when one combines a
decision with a goal? I'm not talking about setting a goal. When we
set a goal, that's exactly what we do: we set it--and often, we set
it up for defeat. What I'm talking about is the power of a decision
combined with a goal. There is a world of difference between the
two. Let me explain...
By now, you're either on track to achieve the goals you
sat down and etched out a number of weeks ago, or they have since
been forgotten.
In 1940 a man named Albert Gray addressed a room packed with Life
Insurance Salesmen. Mr. Gray was one himself--a veteran of the
business, having spent nearly 30 years as both a life insurance
agent and instructor in sales development. Addressing a packed
house at the National Association of Life Underwriters Annual
Convention, Mr. Gray mesmerized the audience with his speech, The
Common Denominator of Success. He stated a truth that is as
relevant to you and me as it is to a salesman, a mother, a father,
a CEO, an NFL Quarterback, or anyone else determined to succeed in
a given endeavor. Dr. Gray stated:
"The secret('The Secret' is not a secret! Added by Skip) of success
of every man or woman who has ever been successful -- lies in the
fact that he formed the habit of doing things that failures don't
like to do."
So what are the things that you don't like to do that you know you
should be doing? The only thing that is stopping you from getting
what you want out of this year is you. Are your goals "shoulds" or
are they "musts?" Why are they musts? Have you taken the action to
back up your claim?
Whatever it Takes
So many of us set goals but never actually decide to actually
achieve those goals. Do you see the difference between the two?
When you combine a decision with your goal, you'll do whatever it
takes to achieve it. When you set a goal, you'll usually do only
what is convenient, and rarely what is necessary. Convenience does
not lead to success. In most cases it leads to mediocrity.
If you've set certain goals, what will it take for you to truly hit
the mark? The difference is an authentic decision. Are you willing
to become this decision? When you do, your life will change
dramatically(Here's the all important question: "Am I willing to
pay the price?" -Added by Skip).
In The Traveler's Gift, Columbus presents David Ponder with the
Fourth Decision to Determine Personal Success: "I have a decided
heart." Create a decided heart within yourself and amazing things
will take place in regards to the goals you have set. The magic of
a decided heart is it opens doorways of possibility that
half-heartedness will not.
Cultivating a Decided Heart
Here are a few questions to help you cultivate a decided heart:br>
What is it that you've set out to do this year? By now, you should
know in your gut whether or not your current actions will achieve
them.
What are the habits that might be standing in your way?
What must you do to replace these old habits beginning today?
Why is it a must, and not a "should," that you replace these
habits?
What are the actions you've been putting off that you know you need
to take in order to move forward in the direction of your goals?
When will you take them?
If you aren't taking massive action today toward achieving your
goals, when will you?
(Here's the all important question: "Am I willing to pay the
price?" -Added by Skip).,
Here is my favorite quote from Dr. Billy Graham: "I'm always amazed
at how many people in trouble confuse God's Will for their life
with plain old bad decision making."
Substitute the words "plain old bad decision making" with the words
"failure to do any decision making" and you'll discover a major
source of problems. More people fail because of an undecided heart
than for any other reason. Don't be one of these people.
Make an authentic, powerful decision today--and move forward
accordingly--with abandonment and resolve. You are responsible. Take
ownership of your goals. Do whatever is necessary to cultivate a
decided heart concerning your goals... this is the first step
toward their achievement.
And remember to...
Persist without exception!,
Coach
Shondelle
ENJOY!
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