A TASK list is fine for jotting down on a piece of paper, as long as it is is a prioritized task list, and not just some random list of things that you want to get done.

A list of GOALS on the other hand needs to be infused with feeling, and not just feel like work or drudgery. That’s the difference.

Often times, even just a change of pace is enough to get us on the right path. If that change starts with a great habit, then so much the better!

You are absolutely correct. No “success system” will ever work until the all critical first step is taken, and that is to decide what you want to accomplish.

Specific burning desires create specific results – it’s just that simple!

Writing down your goals in order to stay focused on them is a very effective process. Your success is already yours as long as you believe in it, and stay on track!

Thank you so much for sharing that story! Isn’t it amazing what simply writing something down can accomplish?

I also have a “future” document that explains – in the present tense – what I want my future to look like. It contains enough details to light the way for getting there, but it is still short enough that I can read it every day, which I do.

I’m with you, Martha – the power of prose!!

I did it, filed it…and didn’t look at it again for three years (I know, that’s not part of your M.O.)…and it was eerie how much of it had come true. Specifically: I mentioned I would get married by the water, near a boat–we took the Staten Island Ferry to our wedding. I said we would adopt a beagle mix: we adopted Faith, a pit bull…beagle.

Prose power, people!

And yes, I do 100% believe in the method that was presented in ‘Think and Grow Rich‘. If you apply that formula consistently, you WILL get what you want!

I am also a believer in the Law of Attraction, so when you add the power of the LOA to the power of consistently applied focus and action, you become unstoppable!!

Are you of the belief that anyone, anywhere can attain success by the ‘Think and Grow Rich’ method if they apply themselves faithfully?

Aaron, your blog is ALWAYS worth a view because it makes me think.

This makes my day and motivates me to keep doing it:

You always motivate me.

I can think of no higher praise to receive. Thank you, Kara-Leah, and here’s to you getting your hands on that last 20%!

Thanks for sharing your success story, and you make an excellent point.

Any successful venture that we get involved with is probably going to demand a lot of our attention. However, when it gets hectic and becomes “work,” then it’s no fun anymore!

By having those goals written down where they are seen all the time, we are reminded about the emotional reason why we got involved in that venture to begin with. Big props to your wife for bringing you back on track!

Thanks for your input, Marc!

Glad you liked the idea! I have found it to be extremely helpful, and it causes me to focus on the story, rather than just reading down a list of tasks to accomplish.

Have fun with it!

Three years ago I wrote down a vision for my life. I put it away. I never read it.

I found the vision a few months ago on my computer.

And you know what? Most of it fit the life I was living now… so perhaps if I’d read it every day, that last 20% would also have fit the life I’m living today.

Time for a new vision.

You always motivate me.

THANKS!

>>By keeping your written down goals somewhere that you will see them on a regular basis, you will be continually reminded of what you should be focusing on each day.>>

This is an important point, and in my opinion, perhaps the most important. One of my first offline ventures almost failed before it even got started, simply because I hadn’t written my goals down. So as I ran around, doing the hustle of starting a new venture, my goals and reasons for doing what I was doing were forgotten. I came close to quitting, because what started out as an adventure had become work. (ugh, work)

Fortunately, I had talked to my wife about my goals, and she helped me to re-orient, and remember why I was doing what I was doing before it was too late. I then wrote it all down. While that particular business wasn’t the million dollar gold mine I had initially envisioned, it was moderately successful, which is more than what it would have been, had I not been reminded of my goals, and what was important.

Cheers, Marc

Thanks!

You are most welcome! Glad you liked the post!

THANK YOU!

Patricia