05/01: Goal setting for an incredible future
Category: Andy Dickinson's Power Talk
Posted by: Sensei
Commencing the year, it's a great time to reflect on where you are going with your martial arts training. I used to one that set really strong, focused goals and have worked really hard to achieve those goals. I must tell you that if you are driven, it works. But these days I am more reflective. I liken goal setting to building castles in the air; that is, having a loose set of plans and then gently moving towards them, and over time seeing which castles build foundations, not being too attached to the outcome, maybe it will work out, may be it won't.
Letting go of the control and allowing life to just flow through me. It has taken many years of trying to control outcomes that have let me to pain when the outcome is not what I wanted. It does not mean that I am any less driven, it just means that I am less attached to the outcome.
I think that this is something that I have evolved to. Many modern life coaches and motivational guru's say to be really specific with your goals. That is great too but just don't be too impatient. Roll with the punches and realise that perseverance and patience are required to get you where you really want to be. The moment a challenge or a wall presents itself, then is the time to really see if you really want what you set out to get. Then is the time to really test your commitment to what it is that you really want.
Resisting the challenges as they come up is natural, but sometimes we just can't help fighting them. Life will throw many curve balls along the way and at times they will happen when they are least needed or expected. This is where real growth occurs.
In an age where anxiety and depression are symptoms of a society rife with separation from each other. 2010 is the time more than ever to nourish friendships and family and reach out to whoever is in need. The modern affliction of "okay but what's in it for me" needs to be looked at and dumped. Make this year the year of "just giving".
This is my year of kindness, generosity, commitment, trust and love.
How about you?
Andy
andy@northstarmartialarts.com.au
Letting go of the control and allowing life to just flow through me. It has taken many years of trying to control outcomes that have let me to pain when the outcome is not what I wanted. It does not mean that I am any less driven, it just means that I am less attached to the outcome.
I think that this is something that I have evolved to. Many modern life coaches and motivational guru's say to be really specific with your goals. That is great too but just don't be too impatient. Roll with the punches and realise that perseverance and patience are required to get you where you really want to be. The moment a challenge or a wall presents itself, then is the time to really see if you really want what you set out to get. Then is the time to really test your commitment to what it is that you really want.
Resisting the challenges as they come up is natural, but sometimes we just can't help fighting them. Life will throw many curve balls along the way and at times they will happen when they are least needed or expected. This is where real growth occurs.
In an age where anxiety and depression are symptoms of a society rife with separation from each other. 2010 is the time more than ever to nourish friendships and family and reach out to whoever is in need. The modern affliction of "okay but what's in it for me" needs to be looked at and dumped. Make this year the year of "just giving".
This is my year of kindness, generosity, commitment, trust and love.
How about you?
Andy
andy@northstarmartialarts.com.au
