What Goals should be pursued
A worthy goal can continuously energize and motivate a person, but an unworthy goal can easily defeat that same person. First, the questions that should be asked include an inquiry into what is really sought. Whether it is that new car, a better home, or a better job, a well placed question might reveal that what is really needed is to fulfil specific emotions. Emotions can guide, provide direction, and bring about a more satisfying end, when they are heard. In addition, if we take an even deeper look and examine those emotions it will reveal a set of core values. This set of values can provide a baseline for the natural direction of goal setting. Thoughts should occur about which value, if accomplished, will make the greatest change in life. Whether it is Security, beauty, ambition, freedom, balance, or success, a set of values can drive even the most lost in society. Prioritization allows one to take a vague list of goals and aspirations and give them energy and clarity. It is, therefore, of paramount importance that this is done with urgency.
It is important to note that in some cases, Unrealistic Goals are Easier than the Realistic. Timothy Ferris once said, “Having an usually large goal is an adrenaline infusion that provides the endurance to overcome the inevitable trial that goes with any goal.” Life experience, once gained, supports the above. The spiritual power of striving for something that seems impossible can place power in the hands of those that strive to reach them. Setting unrealistic, unimaginable goals, which are worth striving for, makes the process easier, fun and very much realistic.
What is most important, however, is the goal, not the process. This means that no attachment to the goal will spell defeat. If attachment to a goal is found, high expectations will follow. Even if those expectations are unrealistic, a measure of gain can be found every time. What breeds true unhappiness is the failure to meet one’s own expectations, even when the goal is accomplished. There is a difference there– Ones has to enjoy the process of working toward his goal, and as time passes it will manifest naturally.
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