10 Ways To Reach Your Goals
Reach your goals they say. How you ask?
I listened to an interesting audio the other day as I drove to the gym, it made a colossal impression. In fact it made such an impression I’ve had it on my mind for a few days and decided to write this blog post. It’s a concept I wanted to share with you. It is very simple and basic but definitely profound. It can help you reach your goals.Steve Covey wrote about this and called it The Law Of The Farm.
If you’re struggling with reaching your goals then keep reading.
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The law of the farm came about by observing the natural world around us. It states as in farming, success in life comes from regular disciplined, daily effort. Remember Jesus said as we sow so shall we reap.
As the farmer plows his field so should we prepare ourselves for success. You must stay focused in order to reach your goals.
If you are a farmer you cannot expect a bumper crop if you lay around fishing and riding horses for 3 months then scramble to plow and sow your seeds at the last minute to grow your crop.Mother nature doesn’t work that way and the farmer knows this.
The same is true for the student in college who parties all week and then tries to cram for his big exam. He may pass the test but doesn’t really learn the material. Long term meaningful success doesn’t happen this way.
To reach your goals : sow your seeds in all of the necessary activities.
Those activities include :
1. Being committed to your goals.
2. Being a lifelong student and getting the training you deserve.
3. Take massive action on the things you learn.
4. Don’t’ be afraid to make mistakes.
5. Learn from your mistakes
6. Find a mentor. Follow someone who is having success.
7. Become an expert at your marketing strategy. Teach others.
8. Be generous and have a positive attitude. Don’t let the weeds of negativity grow in your garden.
9. Step out of your comfort zone. If it makes you nervous you are on the right path.
10. Give gratitude for all you have in your life and for your small successes because they will add up to a big success.
Success is built slowly and with purpose that is focused, to reach your goals be consistent with the best efforts you can manage on a daily basis.
Earl Nightingale also wrote about success being a procession of days not a sudden burst of activity. Success is
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a cumulative effect of disciplined, daily effort.
Nightingale said looking back on success that the person looking back would not say one thing or one day was given credit but that a constant focus with consistent effort over many days was the key. You should live your life one day at a time and be the best you can be during that day.
Many people especially in Network Marketing and Internet Marketing want instant success and money to come their way and when it doesn’t happen fast they become disillusioned and lose their focus. They do not understand The Law Of the Farm.
They basically give up.
There is no get rich quick scheme or short cuts to success.
Remembering the Law Of The Farm can help you stay on tract and reach your goals. It is a natural process, you can’t change it. You can try by taking part in shady strategies that are sure to backfire…it’s the cramming for the test mentality! You won’t reach your goals this way I asure you of that.
Try to incorporate the Law Of The Farm into your thinking. Don’t get frustrated when reaching your goals is taking too long . It always seems that way when you are climbing the mountain but when you get there oh what a majestic view and reaching your goals was so worth the effort.
Remember you are not alone. We all have to work at reaching our goals on a daily basis and it doesn’t get easier because as you grow the goals get bigger.
Take it one day at a time and keep your eye on the prize do the things daily to reach your goals.
What struggles have you had in your journey to success? Do you think you will ever be satisfied with your level of success? I would love to hear about the trials and tribulations you have gone through or are going through in your journey.
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Tonya Stephens
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HI Tonya
Great post!
Law of the farm clearly explains that success cannot be achieved overnight and it requires lot of hardwork, patience and perseverance.
There is no shortcut to success.
But as normal person we always look to achieve that rather quickly and in doing so harm our body and at times overdo certain things which really proves to be a disaster in our overall scheme of things.
Thanks for this great share.
Sapna
Hi Sapna,
Thank you Sapna for your great comments.
There definitely is NO shortcut, darn wish there was..don’t you?
Yes you can do some damage to yourself, your health, your stress level and your relationships with your family if you don’t learn how to pace yourself and let things flow after you do the work!
Prepare the soil, sow the seeds, keep the weeds out and then reap the rewards of your hard work!
Thanks,
Tonya
Hum, I’m thinking I may have heard something similar and I can see why that stayed on your mind Tonya.
The examples you gave about cramming for an exam or the farmer planting the seeds is so true. We may past the test but what did we really learn?
I know that at times the example of planting a seed and expecting it to grow into a full grown plant the very next day is exactly what some people expect with their businesses. Have they ever really witnessed that working before? Then why would they think that it would? Some people continue to amaze me.
Thanks for sharing this with us Tonya, great reminder.
~Adrienne
Hi Adrienne,
Nope, if you try to cram you’re doing yourself harm. Steve Covey developed ulcerative colitis using this method of study.
In defense of some of these people, you know as well as I do the hype surrounding a lot of this business is designed to reel in unsuspecting candidates…Problem is they don’t realize for quite some time how much they don’t know….present company included.
If you stick with it and do your due dilligence by learning, practicing and being trainable you might have a chance.
I know you’ve paid a price for your achievements!
Thanks so much for your great comments as usual.
Tonya
Hi Tonya,
This is a Great post Tonya and exactly what I needed to hear. Sometimes when things take longer inspite that I am doing the right things, it frustrates me but I think that is the normal. I am so glad to know the Law of the Farm. It is my first time to hear that is how it is called.
It clearly explains that success requires lots of hardwork, patience and perseverance, commitment and consistency. For sure, there is no shortcut to success. Wish there was. LOL.
Thanks Tonya for such an inspirational post. Really enjoyed it very much and spoke to my needs today.
Be Blessed,
Neamat
Hi Neamat,
how sweet! So happy to hear that! You know it doesn’t take weeks to achieve success, it takes years.
Years can seem like eternity when you’re trying so hard to get to a place!
WE will get there, don’t every doubt it.
Thank you Neamat for your great comments and I am very happy this was helpful for you it certainly was for me as well.
Tonya
Hi Tonya,
I loved this post! It is very relevant to me lately. I’ve had many trials and tribulations along the way. I started my journey last April and its been a hell of a ride.
I’ve learned a lot but did not have the right focus or attitude to make it. Now I am implementing many of the activities you listed for The Law of the Farm. That advice couldn’t be better!
Another thing I found very helpful is to write your goals out on paper and give them deadlines. I also have the deadlines in a datebook and on a calendar. It helps keep me motivated and focused on what I need to be working on.
Again, Tonya, another great post from you! Thank you!
Jess
Hi Jess,
You are not alone in the trials and tribulations department.
I don’t think any of us really knew what we were in for…heck it like a master degree in internet marketing…I really don’t know how anyone who has an outside job can do this, can you?
I am writing my goals on a regular basis…this is a tremendous help and guide. I recently listened to a cd from Darren Hardy’s guest who advised writing 10 of your goals down everyday for a month without looking back at what you wrote the day before. He said is would be very enlightening and so I am doing it.
Surprising enough I looked at the note book today I knew I had missed a few days but turns out I had missed a whole week!
If you don’t stay focused that’s what can happen…time goes by so quickly.
Thank you for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment.
Tonya
Hi Tonya,
What a fantastic line:
‘Don’t let the weeds of negativity grow in your garden’
If you read any of the posts on my blog, which I know you do, you’ll see that I’m a big believer in taking your time in building your business.
There are no quick ways to earning a decent income online regardless of what some of these sales letters say.
Having the correct mindset is vital if you want to succeed. You must work hard and be determined.
I’ve just made a mind map of my plans for the year and also planned these into a spreadsheet to show what I have to do on a daily basis.
I’m making progress month on month, and now I’ve made these plans it gives me more focus to progress further and slowly turn my online venture into a full time business – one day at a time
I’ve never heard of ‘the Law of the Farm’ before, but you’ve wrote a fantastic piece about it here Tonya.
A great read.
Regards,
Dean.
Hi Dean,
Thank you for your great comments.
I love that line as well, don’t let those weeds of negativity grow. Yes I do see you have a plan and you are being methodical with implementing it. It is such an asset to your mindset to understand this. Most people underestimate or have no clue what it takes to build a following on the internet and so get frustrated and quit before the fun starts.
I read your blog post on the mindset map! good stuff!
Steven Covey wrote the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and he came up with the Law Of The Farm.
Glad you enjoyed my blog post.
Thank you,
Tonya
Hi Tonya,
Very nice article and also very well explained.Points you mentioned are really very good that one should follow achieve goals.
I believe that to reach your goal you should have full dedication , inner believe that you will achieve your goal, hard work, Conistency and regular practice.
Thank You
Shorya Bist
From Youthofest
Hi Shorya,
Welcome to my blog.
You definitely understand what it takes to reach your goals. Full dedication or committment is paramount with out it you won’t get very far. Hard work, we know it’s “very” hard work and consistency as well will take you there.
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my blog post today.
Hope to see you again soon,
Tonya
That’s an excellent point, Tonya.
Even though it should make sense for all of us, many people do actually need those reminders.
Years ago among the many personal development books that I’ve read, I read a success book which like your post talked about gardening and how it relates to success.
It explained things like…you can’t be planting carrots and expect peppers to grow. You will reap what you sown. No planting – no growing basically. And if you don’t plant something great, well you won’t reap something great either.
Also, yes, nature takes time. Look at the seasons they come around slowly, but surely, but you can’t rush anything. NO way. Success is part of life, part of our world, and part of our universe. It works just the same.
Thanks you for this great post.
Hi Syviane,
Thanks for the great comments.
You definitely get it cause you’ve been around long enough to understand what I’m talking about.
It’s scary when you first start out especially if you had a 9-5 job where you only had to show up and do some work to get paid regularly. When you get thrown out there to fend for yourself it can be nerve racking and yes it would be nice to be an immediate hit. Unfortunately that’s the catch…if you want your freedom you really do have to pay a rather heafty price.
I am learning this as I go…I’m about a year into it and sometimes I think….wow, am I on the right path. Then I think about the alternative and I realize I can never go back! I’ve burned the boat and there is nowhere to go but forward.
I like that book you read, you should write a post on that one as well.
Thanks for visiting me!
Tonya
Hi Tonya!
One thing that I’m definitely doing different this year is stepping out of my comfort zone. Its hard sometimes because I’m not used to it but I keep telling myself that I will get over it. You have a great list and some that I need to start following.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Melanie,
Welcome to my blog!
Yeah girl you gotta step on out there! Don’t be afraid. Someone told me once if it makes you nervouse you’re on the right path.
Thanks for liking my list…I’ve learned all of this in the past year so try a few of these…it is a roadmap…you never now where it may take you!
Thanks for your great comments.
Tonya
Hi Tonya,
I love the analogy you gave of farming. We do reap what we sow. What a great mindset to have in this explanation. I find that your tips are on target when marketing online.
“There is no free lunch” which means fast cash is never the answer. It is just foolish thinking. Having a business on line takes determination and all your points above.
The best one I like is Gratitude. If you are grateful for whatever comes to you then and only then do we live a happy life. Hey, that’s why we are all here. To create a life that is free and happy.
Once we don’t measure our success in dollars, we feel it in our soul. We have the mindset to help others, and God takes care of the rest. We may not get what we want, but we ALWAYS get what we need.
Donna Merrill
Hi Donna,
Sorry it took a few days but the weekend was full of activity for me.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog, great to see you here.
If you’ve been living for more than 25 years you know there definitely is no “Free Lunch”
I’m in network marketing and so many people think it’s like the lotto, I know you understand because you have multiple businesses.
It’s really hard work but the main thing is to have a strong mindset to pull you through the rough spots.
Patience, preserverance, committment…good work ethic…just like the farmers of old!
We are the farmers….farmers in cyberspace.
Thank you so much for your great comments.
See you soon,
Tonya
Tonya, very nice looking website and full of good info.
Hi Donna,
Welcome to my blog. Thank you so much for your great comments.
Please feel free to visit often.
Tonya
Hi Tonya, This is so true. Lots of people want instant success and give up quickly. But we have to keep plodding with our goals ever before us. I would say that thing that I need most help with is staying focused on my tasks. I have a lot I am juggling and so I have to work hard to stay focused and get things done on my “big rocks.” Thanks for this. Blessings, Amy
Hi Amy,
Staying focused is a hard one. I have learned that I have a to do list everyday. There are certain things I have to do everyday. I have to manage my FB pages by posting status updates and interacting. I also prospect in this way. I visit my groups I’m in and comment. After that I comment on blogs and watch videos and comment in groups. Then after the chores are done, I either produce content or I learn something new. Doesn’t sound like much but it usually fills my day. It’s taken me almost a year to get to this point. This helps to keep me on track.
Do you have a schedule?
Thanks for commenting on my blog! Hope to see you again soon.
Tonya