Gotta Have a Reason

In any area of life, if you do not have a reason for doing something, you are almost destined to fail. Most New Year’s resolutions fail for a few reasons. First, the individual becomes discouraged when there are no immediate or short-term results. Second, they have a goal in mind, but no real plan of execution. And third, their reasons for going after the goal are not compelling.

In every area of life, you need a goal, a plan, and a powerful reason for going after the goal. The goal gives you a direction to move in. The plan establishes the action and steps that you will need to take in order to obtain the goal. The reason provides compelling emotional desire and motivation to go after the goal.

Did you know that if you write down your goals, plan, and reasons, you are far more likely to actually achieve those things that you have written down?

Did you know that if your reason for doing something causes you to become emotional, then you will more likely succeed in your pursuits?

What are your goals? Have you written them down? What is your plan for going after those goals? Have you written them down? Why are you going after these goals? Do your reasons emotionally compel you to take action? Have you taken the time to write down your reasons?

Your reasons for chasing your goals, dreams, and passions should move you and drive you every single day. Without a vision or goal, there is no need for any action. Without a reason, there is no meaning in having a goal, because without a reason, the action taken is empty and shallow.

Parents, what are your goals for raising your children? What are your reasons for intentionally raising your children? Teachers, what are your goals for teaching the children in your class? What are the reasons that are going to drive you in achieving these goals? Business owners, what are your goals for your company and employees? What are the reasons that are going to inspire you, your company, and your employees? Athletes, what are your goals for the season and off-season? What are the reasons that are going to drive you every day?

Whoever you are, and whatever your goals and dreams, make sure that your reasons will inspire and motivate you to get you to where you want to go!