Ten Myths & Realities of Goal-Setting

"The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams."

Myth #1:
Goal Setting is Not That Important.
Reality:
Success Requires Goals - End of Story! A life of meaning needs goals and specific plans to achieve them. Success does not happen by accident.

Myth #2:
Goal Setting is Difficult and Takes Too Much Time.
Reality:
Performance is accelerated by time invested in strategy. The game of life is won behind the scenes, in time spent on preparation.

Myth #3:
New Years is the Best Time To Set Goals.
Reality:
There's no better time than now to take control of your life. Goal-Setting is not about timing it's about decision.
This life is not a dress rehearsal; it's the only one you've got.

Myth #4:
Goals Don't Need To Be Written -- Keep Them In Your Head.
Reality:
Written goals clarify thinking, objectify their potential, and reinforce commitment. The palest ink is better than the strongest memory. Goals once out of site, soon become goals out of mind!

Myth #5:
Long-Term Planning Is A Waste of Time.
Reality:
Your Future deserves consideration. It will someday be your present reality. It's worth considering seriously.

Myth #6:
A Good Plan Is All You Need To Be Successful.
Reality:
Success is active, not passive. All plans require action. Preparation is no substitute for action. Commit to the philosophy of implement now - perfect later.

Myth #7:
The Best Way To Achieve a Goal Is To Just Begin.
Reality:
Action without planning is the root cause of most failure Success is a choice. With a plan to lead you, you can figure out how to get where you are going.

Myth #8:
All It Takes is Hard Work To Achieve Your Goals.
Reality:
Hard work is important, but working smart is mandatory. Quit trying harder, look for new solutions, and you will accomplish far more in far less time with only a fraction of the effort you have been giving.

Myth #9:
I Can Do It On My Own. I Don't Need Help.
Reality:
Success requires cooperation. Nobody does it alone. In order to achieve more you must learn to help yourself. Success requires the cooperation of others.

Myth #10:
Goals Only Need to Be Reviewed Once a Year.
Reality:
Inspect what you expect. Everything changes. Your goals must keep shaping, shifting and flexing to fit these fast-changing times. Adopt a regular and consistent review process.

Don’t for’get’ the tar’get’ and always try to ‘get’ it only

The Wedding Ring --- Good One

Why should the wedding ring be worn on the fourth finger?

There is a beautiful and convincing theory follows….....

Thumb represents your Parents
Second (Index) finger represents your Siblings
Middle finger represents your-Self
Fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner
Last (Little) finger represents your children

Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip.

Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents)..., they will open, because your parents are not destined to live with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.

Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings)...., they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.

Now join the Index fingers and separate your Little fingers (representing your children)... ., they will open too, because the children also will get married and settle down on their own some day.

Finally, join your little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse).
You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT....., because Husband & Wife have to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!!

Please try this out.....ISN'T THIS A LOVELY THEORY?

A B C of Friend !!!

Accepts you as you are
Believes in 'you'
Calls you just to say 'HI'
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you
Forgives your mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you
Invites you over
Just to 'be' with you
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never judges
Offers support
Picks you up
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth
Understands you
Values you
Walks beside you
eXplains things you don't understand
Yells when you won't listen
Zaps you back to reality

Formula for Success

A small truth to make our Life’s 100% successful..........

If A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is equal to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Then
HARDWORK ---> H+A+R+D+W+O+R+K = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
KNOWLEDGE ---> K+N+O+W+L+E+D+G+E = 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
LOVE ---> L+O+V+E=12+15+22+5=54%
LUCK ---> L+U+C+K = 12+21+3+11 = 47%
(None of them makes 100%)....
Then what makes 100%.....
Is it Money? ..... No!!!!!
Leadership? ...... NO!!!!

Its nothing to think about Money, Leadership... Ofcourse they are part of your success... but the answer to the 'Formula for SUCCESS' is.....

Every problem has a solution, only if we perhaps change our 'ATTITUDE'.
It is OUR ATTITUDE towards Life and Work that makes OUR Life 100 Successful..
ATTITUDE ---> A+T+T+I+T+U+D+E = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

Don’t you think so?!?!?!?!

Micky Mouse and Ramayan

One day, Mickey Mouse asks Donald Duck to tell him Ramayana. Donald duck is impressed and starts reading verses from Ramayana. Mickey Mouse continues to listen. After completing the whole Ramayana, Donald Duck lets out a big sigh and asks Mickey Mouse,

Mickey Mouse, tell me... who was the father of Lord Ram?

Mickey Mouse cannot.

Angry, Donald duck, again asks, 'Mickey Mouse!

Tell me... what was the capital of Ram's kingdom!'

Mickey Mouse cannot answer again.

Infuriated, Donald Duck kicks Mickey Mouse hard, and Mickey Mouse goes and collides with a wall.

As soon as he collides with the wall, he gets up and starts saying verses of Ramayana from start to end....

How did this happen?

SCROLL DOWN
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Think Think....
-Ok

After hitting the wall,

Mickey becomesWall-Mickey (Valmiki)...

A B C of Motivation !!!

A void negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
B elieve in yourself.
C onsider things from every angle.
D on't give up and don't give in.
E njoy life today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come.
F amily and friends are hidden treasures; enjoy their riches.
G ive more than you planned to.
H ang on to your dreams.
I gnore those who try to discourage you.
J ust do it.
K eep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.
L ove yourself first and most.
M ake it happen.
N ever lie, cheat or steal, always strike a fair deal.
O pen your eyes and see things as they really are.
P ractice makes perfect.
Q uitters never win and winners never quit.
R ead, study and learn about everything important in your life.
S top procrastinating.
T ake control of your own destiny.
U nderstand yourself in order to better understand others.
V isualize it.
W ant it more than anything.
e X cellerate your efforts.
Y ou are unique of all God's creations, nothing can replace YOU.
Z ero in on your target and go for it!

Software Designations --- Definitions :)

Project Manager is a Person who thinks nine women can deliver a baby in 1 month.
Developer is a Person who thinks it will take 18 months to deliver a baby.
Onsite Coordinator is one who thinks single woman can deliver nine babies in 1 month.
Client is the one who doesn't know why he wants a baby.
Marketing Manager is a person who thinks he can deliver a baby even if no man and woman are available.
Resource Optimization Team thinks they don't need a man or woman; they'll produce a child with zero resources.
Documentation Team thinks they don't care whether the child is delivered, they'll just document 9 months.
Quality Auditor is the person who is never happy with the PROCESS to produce a baby.