We should remember that Success is not a destination, it’s a checkpoint, being successful is not the same as reaching a destination. While we should be satisfied in life, it is always important to keep the flame going the quest to know and explore more. We should not stop ourselves from discovering more in life. If we take success to be a journey, then we will continue to navigate. This will make our lives more productive and help us discover those things that might have gone wrong. It makes life more enriching because it encourages us get more views, new people, and enables us to learn. 

Our brains are hardwired to reward achievement for good reason.  Working towards improvement is good for our survival and the survival of the community. Our desire to succeed is a good thing if it is built upon our happiness.

Your goals are means that will move you closer to your target, whether you succeed in achieving them or learn from failure.

Check Points of Success

Check below the main checkpoints of Success:

1. Your own happiness is the Starting Point

Success does bring happiness.  The road to success starts and ends with happiness. Reaching a goal does bring happiness, but only for a short period of time before we need to succeed again at something else to feel that burst of happiness from achieving a goal since the previous happy feelings from accomplished goals no longer matter.

2. Fear of Success or Failure

Some people are scared they will fail or, even worse, that they may actually succeed. As such, they don’t even bother trying to attain a goal. Such people require to believe in themselves and their potential. If people fail, everyone will think negatively of them. And if people succeed, people will be jealous and think negatively of them. But you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Believe in yourself and your abilities and others will, too.

3. Goal-Setting Mistake

Several people mistakenly conclude that goal setting just means putting a goal on paper, setting a date for the fulfillment, marking off checkpoints as they transpire, and then starting all over again. The goal isn’t a one-time thing that you eventually scratch off a list.

Setting a goal is really about changing yourself for the long-term. Goals aren’t short-term, quick-fix things; they are fixed and immovable destinations that show the world whom you want to become or what you want to achieve.

4. Lack of Dedication to the Goal

Peoples want to achieve a certain goal, in truth, they’re really not committed to it. Because of this lack of dedication, they don’t give the act of goal achievement their full effort. And as with anything in life, if you don’t give it your all, you receive mediocre results. Commitment is crucial for attaining any goal.

5. Sedentary

After establishing a goal, writing down dates, and setting checkpoints, some people stop. They never actually take that first step required to progress toward their goal. But if you don’t get started, you can’t go anywhere. Without action, nothing happens. So if you’ve created a goal list and now wonder why none of your goals are ensuing, ask yourself what action steps you’ve taken to accomplish your goals. If you haven’t taken any action yet, then this is the time to start.

6. Recognize and Celebrate Progress

This not only helps to keep the big picture as the center focus, but it also motivates me to keep moving.

7. Analysis Paralysis

Many people let questions and doubts paralyze them. People believe they can’t start on a goal until they have all the answers to every what-if scenario. Though, no matter how long and hard you prepare, you will never have all the answers to the questions you ask.

Additionally, most people make their decisions and/or answer their questions based on where they are right now, rather than on where they want to go or who they want to become. Always base your choices and answer your questions with a view to the future, not a view of current situations.

Your situation will change because of the decisions you make today and will deliver the success of your journey. So, move ahead toward your goal knowing that you’ll never have all the answers.

8. Lack of a Real Purpose

People often begin setting goals without a solid destination of whom they want to become or what they ultimately want to achieve. But if you don’t have a goal in mind, then you’ll never know which road to take to get where you want to go. Your goal needs to be clear something you can envision and describe to others. Without such a clear view of what you want in life, you’ll be forever changing course and falling short of your potential.

9. Failing to Plan

While several people understand the formula of goal setting, they don’t have a plan for purpose attainment that’s personalized to them and their experiences. In other words, they ignore the benefits they hold which can help them attain the goal, as well as the people they know who may be able to help them. We each bring so many unique talents and attributes, and we know a multitude of people who can help us in some way. Be mindful of these advantages during your planning process and use the resources you have available to you.

10. Having too many goals

Some people have too many goals so they are not enough focus. It is like that they’re standing in front of a dartboard with three targets in mind. Hitting just one target is hard enough, hitting three targets concurrently with one dart is impossible. Therefore, determine the one goal you are focused on and move forward with that one goal only.

Eliminate other secondary goals. This is not about to say that you should never have more than one goal. First, you need to recognize that you have only so much time and energy. Hence, choose the goal that will give you the highest return on effort and focus on that one goal first. If one complete,  then you can then focus on other goals in sequence.

11. Feeling Offended by the Result

Some people really don’t believe they’re deserving of attaining the goal. As such, they self-sabotage themselves. Possibly they suddenly walk away from the key connection who will help them with their goal, or they ignore to do a critical activity that will allow them to achieve their goal. People who feel unworthy usually lack self-confidence, and confidence is the keystone to goal attainment.

12. Lack of Motivation to Change

Finally, many people are simply satisfied with what they have and where they are in life. As such, they don’t traverse what else is available or what greater things they could achieve. Research determines that there are only two motivating factors that let people change pain and pleasure.

And even if someone is feeling pain in a situation, that pain may not be great enough, or he or she is simultaneously receiving ample pleasure, so the person doesn’t strive for more. Change and goal attainment only happen when you’re ready to break the status quo and truly want something better in life.

Conclusion

Goal achievement doesn’t have to be a difficult point. You really can be that you want and do what you want. By balancing your goals into the four categories mentioned and avoiding the mistakes that hinder people’s results, you can achieve any goal you set for yourself and reach new levels of personal and professional success.

If you start with happiness, create a personal definition of success that is a valid destination, and determine your meaningful purpose which will provide your direction and the structure for your goals, the rest of the way becomes a fulfilling journey.

Happiness leads to success.  Success in meaningful, productive pursuance does bring happiness, which then becomes the vehicle on the road to more success.

Frequently Asked Question

Q1. I have many goals in my life but I don’t get the path to achieving them. What should I do?
Ans. First of all, many goals are hazardous. Keep a single goal and work to achieve it. Many goals at a time will distract you and you will end up reaching nowhere. Secondly, when you have selected a goal for yourself, start researching about it and find the right path.

Q2. I am afraid of failure. How to overcome it?
Ans. Failures are nothing new. Everyone faces failures in life. Even the richest person on earth must have faced it but the key to success is to overcome your failure and make them a lesson for yourself. Don’t be afraid that you failed, be proud that you tried.  

Q3. I want to reach my goal immediately. I feel bad when I fail and I feel like not trying further. Please help me to overcome this.
Ans: You must understand there is no way to achieve goals instantly or to achieve them in a single attempt. Keep in mind you have to try many times and improve yourself every time you fail. When you will make up your mind for multiple trials, you will not feel lazy about trying again.