How To Go After Your Goals - Dream Big And Achieve Goals

Goals dreams and aspirations are what we call our true calling or purpose in life. Our goals are the things that we sincerely desire to get out of bed in the morning. Goals are habits, systems, or strategies to get us from point A to point B. Achieving these goals is not an easy feat.


First, you must be very clear about what your goals are. Without clarity about your goals, you won't have the motivation and the will to achieve them. In fact, without having any goals at all, you are like a ship floating aimlessly on the ocean. You may meet someone who will give you a set of keys to get to Boston and another to get to Chicago. But without those keys and that set of keys, how could you ever know where you are heading?

Second, your dreams must be clear and specific. Having vague or generalized aspirations will only lead to frustration. It will be like driving on a foggy day and getting lost. Even if you are heading to Boston and plan to see the famed Boston Red Sox, you must have a specific plan to accomplish that. Your dream destination must be well defined and your road map to get there must be well laid out.

Third, your goals should be attainable. You mustn't set lofty goals that are way out of your reach. These are mostly wishy-washy and will only lead to discouragement. When your dreams are too big, it will be very hard for you to achieve them. You mustn't forget that in order to succeed, you must take small steps towards your goal.

Fourth, you must make your dreams real. Don't dream about your goals but create them. For instance, you can create a dream car by sketching out its shape and size. Or, if you want to change careers, dream about your new career first and then create corresponding goals to suit it.

Fifth, you must know that sometimes even your wildest dreams can be reality. This is known as the law of unintended consequences. For example, if you are a car enthusiast, you can have dreams about owning your dream car. But, if you never thought you could afford such a car, it may never happen. You must be open to the idea that sometimes you cannot possess what you desire for a reason.

Sixth, set reasonable-sized goals. Your dream goals are not giant goals. They are not even small goals. Your goals must be reasonable-sized in order for you to achieve them. It won't be easy to achieve your dreams but you must push yourself to do so.

Seventh set time frame for your goals. Don't set goals that are far-fetched. If you don't achieve them in one year, you will not have time to celebrate your accomplishment. Make your dream goals realistic-small in scope but huge in ambition. You can have these goals and achieve them.

Eighth, dream early and dream often. I know this is easier said than done but when you really want something bad enough, you will find a way to go after it. Remember, your dreams are things that you want to become. They are not things that you just dreamed of. If you don't go after your dreams, there's a good chance you'll never wake up in the morning to fulfill them.

ninth, dream bigger than your goals. Have you ever heard the saying, "If you don't stretch a big goal, you won't reach it"? Well, that's what it's all about. You have to stretch the small goals to reach the bigger goals. That is how you will succeed in life.

Ten, write your goals down and read them daily. The best way to accomplish your goals is to write them down and read them everyday. Remember, your goals are dreams. They are what make you move forward. You can only achieve them when you write them down and read them everyday.


These are the steps that will help you go after your dreams. Don't let anyone discourage you or talk you out of your dreams. When you know how to go after your goals, success is right around the corner.