Defining Your Reasons

On the pieces of paper below where you've written each Objective, write your Reasons. These aren't the reasons you have for goal setting, but the Reasons you have for achieving that Objective.

There is an important distinction between these two different "reasons," as having clear and compelling Reasons for achieving a particular Objective will give you reason enough for undertaking goal setting.

In studying goal setting, and the keys to success, it was discovered that many people fail to achieve success simply because they lack clear Reasons for doing so. Don't let this hold up your success. Give serious thought as to why you want to achieve an Objective, and write down what you've decided. Do you want $5 million at retirement? Why? You say you want to live in a mansion? Why? The more compelling your Reasons are, the greater your chances will be for meeting your Objectives. Conversely, if you can't come up with "good" Reasons, you might as well set another Objective, as this one won't be achieved.

Remember, every person has different Reasons for wanting something. What one person thinks is vain or stupid, another will think is worthy or great. You must come up with Reasons that are honest, strong, and motivating to you. Write them down below the appropriate Objective, leaving plenty of space to expand or add to them.

The more Reasons you have the better. Just make sure they really represent the Reasons you have for desiring something. By constantly reviewing your Reasons, you will find yourself becoming more motivated for striving towards your Objectives.