"Where there is no vision.......

"Where there is no vision, the people perish" Proverbs 29:18

I am a spiritual person, but I do not attend church on a regular basis. Having said that, I am not here to preach, I am here to talk business. I have seen this quote before and saw it again this weekend. It sparked something in me, enough, to write this blog. What does this quote mean me.

HOPE!

You have to have hope in order to succeed, whether your talking personal development, family, business, etc.

If you read a paper or watch the news, DON'T!!! I have made a concerted effort to shield myself from the negativity available 24 hours a day.

Is it easy to do? No, but I make an effort and focus all my energy into my family and my business.

How can you help shield yourself? Establish goals.

Do you have goals? Personal, financial, and business. If so, read them, if not, use this blog to help get you started.

Here are a few simple pointers when writing goals.

• Goals must be in writing: A written goal is hard to avoid, if it is on paper.
• Goals must be specific: They must be clear and exact. If the goals are loose, there is wiggle room. Do not leave any wiggle room.
• Goals must be set in stone: The setting of a goal establishes commitment!
• Goals must be measurable: The ability to measure a goal allows mid course corrections to help with completion and progress of the goal.
• Goals must be realistic: Realistic goals help with motivation. Reward yourself when goals are completed.
• Goals must provide motivation: Now, goals can't be too easy, but the need to be lofty enough to challenge yourself and make you get out of bed in the morning.
• Goals must be in line with your values: Don't be a sell out, follow your principles and success follows.
• Goals must have a specific time period: Goes hand in hand with making goals specific, there must be an end date so you do not leave yourself wiggle room.

Hopefully these few pointers help. Good luck!

What does the quote mean to you?