2009 has since left us. There were memories and events that we simply wanted it to be repeated whilst some we hopefully wished that it should not reoccurring again this year! As a human being, we could only planned what we desire, but we could not actually knows what will be happening in the near future. Least that we could do is to take all the necessary precautions to prevent “undesirables” from taking shapes.

As for me, 2009 has been one of the most challenging years. Out of 100% that I’ve planned, only 60% has been fulfilled.  The remaining 40% will not be trashed, but we be listed again this year and will be rated as the immediate tasks that I must achieved this year.

Everyday we are trying very hard to make a difference in one’s life. Be it our life, our life partner, our family, our colleagues, our friends, and to those whom we get acquainted too. Along the way, we are going to face many obstacles, hindrances, etc… and in order to achieve it, we have no choice but to either go through it, bash through it, overcame it or we are going to face these same problems yearly without failed.  I’m not saying that once we go through it, we are not going to face it again! We still have to undergo it but with different level of difficulties.

Once there was a wise man who loved to take an early morning stroll along the beach.  On one of the days, he saw what appeared to be a young man dancing. He really wanted to know what was the young man doing and approached him. “Why are you dancing on the beach at this such hour?” The young man replied, “I am not dancing. I am throwing starfish into the sea. If I do not do it, these starfish will die when the sun comes up.” The wise man then advised the young man, “But young man, you are wasting your time.  There are thousands of miles of beaches and millions of starfishes, and I can be sure that you can’t possibly make a difference!”

The young man did not immediately reply to the wise man. He took a deep breath. He continued picking up another starfish from the beach and threw it into the sea and said, “It makes a difference to that one.”

We definitely cannot touch everyone’s life and make changes, but we can actually touch and change our own life and those around us! How can you make a difference in your work, your business, your surroundings and in your life?

Talk soon,

Jailani

It has been 3 weeks since my last blog. How time flies! I was pre-occupied with my training, outdoor activities and my network marketing business. It was such a roller coster ride during this period, but it was a good “stress” for me. I’m taking a break at this moment. No training whatsoever. I’m using this quality breaks to be with my love ones.

I bought a couple of books for my children and myself. At this moment, I’m reviewing what I’ve done for 2009 – wondering whether I have achieved my goals for the year. About 50% of what I’ve planned were actually achieved. As for the remainder of 50%, I will bring it forward as part of my goals for 2010. Btw, If you are planning your goals for next year, please do not forget to review what you’ve done for this year. Go out there, have your own quality time, and just do it.

Hope the followings will help you in planning your goals.

One of the golden rules of setting a goal is to set goal that can make you panic or comfortable. In doing this, you will be well-prepared to go for it. If you set a goal within your comfort zone, studies have shown that you will take it very lightly to the extend that you will not actually pay attention to it. So, set a goal that requires you to either “do or die mission”.

Identify short and long term goals. Turn them into dreams where you can actually visualize it.

Your goals must be your own and personal and not something which sounds good and dictated by others! I personally experienced this situation. Your goals must be genuine according to what you want to do in life, what you are willing to do to change your life, how you are going to do it in order to achieve.

There are many methods on how to plan your goals. One of the most powerful that I’ve ever applied, is the SMART methods. It’s not only powerful, but easily executed.

S – Your goals must be specific. You must be clear of what you want to do. Know your positioning in whatever you’re doing.
M – Your goals must be measurable. Take sometimes to do projections as they are vital in achieving your goals.
A – Take action. List out all the action plans towards achieving your goals and desire.
R – Goals must be realistic! It should be truthful and personal to yourself.
T – Time Conscious. Setting timeline is very important in making sure that you go as planned. What you can do is to gather the courage to give pressure to yourselves.

Focus on the objectives of your goals. Always check yourselves.

Having someone to check on your goals is good and encourage. Having a good mentor will benefit you as he or she will help to check on your progress. If one of your goals are to become a good leader, then a mentor is one of the tools that you need.

That’s all for tonight and hope that it will benefit you in planning your goals. Again, do not forget to review your current goals.

Talk soon,

Jailani

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