Comments on: Having Too Many Goals Is Like Having None http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/ Wise Choices. Improved Finances. A Better Life. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:09:57 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: How You Can Find An Additional Hour Each Day | The Wisdom Journal http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10482 How You Can Find An Additional Hour Each Day | The Wisdom Journal Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:32:03 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10482 [...] would get more efficient at what needed to be done. You’d delegate better, procrastinate less, concentrate more effectively, and become better at everything you do. You’d be motivated to do more with [...] [...] would get more efficient at what needed to be done. You’d delegate better, procrastinate less, concentrate more effectively, and become better at everything you do. You’d be motivated to do more with [...]

]]> By: Air Jordans http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10315 Air Jordans Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:45:18 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10315 I have the same problem of having so many goals that nothing gets done. It's better to take things one step at a time and have one main goal. It's hard enough to focus on one goal than to have so many that you can't even focus on what you are supposed to do. I have the same problem of having so many goals that nothing gets done. It’s better to take things one step at a time and have one main goal. It’s hard enough to focus on one goal than to have so many that you can’t even focus on what you are supposed to do.

]]> By: Angie http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10260 Angie Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10260 :shock: Now that's an analogy we won't soon forget! Good one, Ron. :shock: Now that’s an analogy we won’t soon forget! Good one, Ron.

]]> By: How To Start Your Life All Over Again | My Super-Charged Life http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10259 How To Start Your Life All Over Again | My Super-Charged Life Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:25:17 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10259 [...] got to clear your head.  As Ron at The Wisdom Journal points out, having too many goals is like having none.  You need focus right now and the best way that I know to achieve this is to set a few simple [...] [...] got to clear your head.  As Ron at The Wisdom Journal points out, having too many goals is like having none.  You need focus right now and the best way that I know to achieve this is to set a few simple [...]

]]> By: July 5, 2009 Link Payday | Uncommon Cents http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10254 July 5, 2009 Link Payday | Uncommon Cents Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:33:45 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10254 [...] at The Wisdom Journal might be talking to me when he says Having Too Many Goals is Like Having None. Yes, I have a lot of goals, but I’m hoping they’re not too many; I do, however, run [...] [...] at The Wisdom Journal might be talking to me when he says Having Too Many Goals is Like Having None. Yes, I have a lot of goals, but I’m hoping they’re not too many; I do, however, run [...]

]]> By: Aaron Whiston http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10253 Aaron Whiston Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:56:37 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10253 This is a great topic that too few people explore. In 2008 I spent considerable time exploring a wide range of goal-setting strategies and ideals to help me expand into a new level of effectiveness with my business; I studied and reviewed systems by Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, and many others. I learned a lot from all these courses, but ultimately I had to form my own system. I found myself quite overwhelmed with all the lists, the myriad timeframes, and just way too many objective maps... it really wore me out! I now have a very laid back but fluid methodology whereby I allow (rather than "set") basic goals that are in alignment with my highest values. I then define a few projects that will help me live/express from this center, and I use a very simple daily task list to stay on track until I'm finished with the projects and ready for more. I have 10 life-defining goals that really capture who I am and the life I want to experience now and ongoing. But I only stack 2-3 projects at a time, and I work in frames of 1-3 months maximum - my goals lead me into new projects as a matter of course and my days are built on no more than 3-5 task sets. Life is about the living, not the obsessive list making and trying to juggle a billion goals. The headless chicken analogy is a great fit for the theme you've nailed here. This is a great topic that too few people explore. In 2008 I spent considerable time exploring a wide range of goal-setting strategies and ideals to help me expand into a new level of effectiveness with my business; I studied and reviewed systems by Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, and many others.

I learned a lot from all these courses, but ultimately I had to form my own system. I found myself quite overwhelmed with all the lists, the myriad timeframes, and just way too many objective maps… it really wore me out!

I now have a very laid back but fluid methodology whereby I allow (rather than “set”) basic goals that are in alignment with my highest values. I then define a few projects that will help me live/express from this center, and I use a very simple daily task list to stay on track until I’m finished with the projects and ready for more.

I have 10 life-defining goals that really capture who I am and the life I want to experience now and ongoing. But I only stack 2-3 projects at a time, and I work in frames of 1-3 months maximum – my goals lead me into new projects as a matter of course and my days are built on no more than 3-5 task sets.

Life is about the living, not the obsessive list making and trying to juggle a billion goals. The headless chicken analogy is a great fit for the theme you’ve nailed here.

]]> By: lori shaneck http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10244 lori shaneck Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:59:31 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10244 Loved this story! I had a similar experience when I was younger. These are all valid points - I am a HUGE procrastinator and never seem to get things done until I am under pressure to just DO IT. Thanks for the tips Loved this story! I had a similar experience when I was younger. These are all valid points – I am a HUGE procrastinator and never seem to get things done until I am under pressure to just DO IT. Thanks for the tips

]]> By: Organizing Your Way | Surfin’ the Net: July 4th Edition! http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10242 Organizing Your Way | Surfin’ the Net: July 4th Edition! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:46:27 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10242 [...] Having Too Many Goals is Like Having None, The Wisdom [...] [...] Having Too Many Goals is Like Having None, The Wisdom [...]

]]> By: MoneyEnergy http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10237 MoneyEnergy Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:29:57 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10237 I agree... it's ideal to do one thing at a time and put all your focus on it. That does result in better quality and care. Unfortunately, I think one of the things that works against us is that our own personal "speed" (how long it takes each person to do a certain thing if they really focused on it) doesn't always match up with what the exigencies of our lives demand, so we get caught up doing several things at once, or having to ignore one and fall behind while we complete the other. I agree… it’s ideal to do one thing at a time and put all your focus on it. That does result in better quality and care. Unfortunately, I think one of the things that works against us is that our own personal “speed” (how long it takes each person to do a certain thing if they really focused on it) doesn’t always match up with what the exigencies of our lives demand, so we get caught up doing several things at once, or having to ignore one and fall behind while we complete the other.

]]> By: Are any of your projects laughing at you? | Mighty Bargain Hunter http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/having-too-many-goals-is-like-having-none/comment-page-1/#comment-10236 Are any of your projects laughing at you? | Mighty Bargain Hunter Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:13 +0000 http://www.thewisdomjournal.com/Blog/?p=758#comment-10236 [...] work and one of them pops into my head at a time when I can’t really do anything about it.  Having too many goals is like having none and what ends up happening (I’m finding out) is that none of them really flourish.  The [...] [...] work and one of them pops into my head at a time when I can’t really do anything about it.  Having too many goals is like having none and what ends up happening (I’m finding out) is that none of them really flourish.  The [...]

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