{"id":2155,"date":"2021-03-19T17:24:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T11:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=2155"},"modified":"2021-03-19T17:41:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T12:11:38","slug":"success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Is Not A Destination, It&#8217;s A Checkpoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should remember that Success is not a destination, it&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/strategizing-building-a-bridge-towards-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">success<\/a> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our brains are hardwired to reward achievement for good reason.\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals are means that will move you closer to your target, whether you succeed in achieving them or learn from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-result-of-a-few-failures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">failure<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Check Points of Success<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check below the main checkpoints of Success:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#1_Your_own_happiness_is_the_Starting_Point\" >1. Your own happiness is the Starting Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#2_Fear_of_Success_or_Failure\" >2. Fear of Success or Failure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#3_Goal-Setting_Mistake\" >3. Goal-Setting Mistake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#4_Lack_of_Dedication_to_the_Goal\" >4. Lack of Dedication to the Goal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#5_Sedentary\" >5. Sedentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#6_Recognize_and_Celebrate_Progress\" >6. Recognize and Celebrate Progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#7_Analysis_Paralysis\" >7. Analysis Paralysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#8_Lack_of_a_Real_Purpose\" >8. Lack of a Real Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#9_Failing_to_Plan\" >9. Failing to Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#10_Having_too_many_goals\" >10. Having too many goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#11_Feeling_Offended_by_the_Result\" >11. Feeling Offended by the Result<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#12_Lack_of_Motivation_to_Change\" >12. Lack of Motivation to Change<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/success-is-not-a-destination-its-a-checkpoint\/#Frequently_Asked_Question\" >Frequently Asked Question<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Your_own_happiness_is_the_Starting_Point\"><\/span><b>1. Your own happiness is the Starting Point<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success does bring happiness.\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fear_of_Success_or_Failure\"><\/span><b>2. Fear of Success or Failure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are scared they will fail or, even worse, that they may actually succeed. As such, they don\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Goal-Setting_Mistake\"><\/span><b>3. Goal-Setting Mistake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019t a one-time thing that you eventually scratch off a list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting a goal is really about changing yourself for the long-term. Goals aren\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lack_of_Dedication_to_the_Goal\"><\/span><b>4. Lack of Dedication to the Goal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peoples want to achieve a certain goal, in truth, they\u2019re really not committed to it. Because of this lack of dedication, they don\u2019t give the act of goal achievement their full effort. And as with anything in life, if you don\u2019t give it your all, you receive mediocre results. Commitment is crucial for attaining any goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sedentary\"><\/span><b>5. Sedentary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019t get started, you can\u2019t go anywhere. Without action, nothing happens. So if you\u2019ve created a goal list and now wonder why none of your goals are ensuing, ask yourself what action steps you\u2019ve taken to accomplish your goals. If you haven\u2019t taken any action yet, then this is the time to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Recognize_and_Celebrate_Progress\"><\/span><b>6. Recognize and Celebrate Progress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This not only helps to keep the big picture as the center focus, but it also motivates me to keep moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Analysis_Paralysis\"><\/span><b>7. Analysis Paralysis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people let questions and doubts paralyze them. People believe they can\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019ll never have all the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lack_of_a_Real_Purpose\"><\/span><b>8. Lack of a Real Purpose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019t have a goal in mind, then you\u2019ll 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\u2019ll be forever changing course and falling short of your potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Failing_to_Plan\"><\/span><b>9. Failing to Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While several people understand the formula of goal setting, they don\u2019t have a plan for purpose attainment that\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Having_too_many_goals\"><\/span><b>10. Having too many goals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have too many goals so they are not enough focus. It is like that they\u2019re 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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,\u00a0 then you can then focus on other goals in sequence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Feeling_Offended_by_the_Result\"><\/span><b>11. Feeling Offended by the Result<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people really don\u2019t believe they\u2019re 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Lack_of_Motivation_to_Change\"><\/span><b>12. Lack of Motivation to Change<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, many people are simply satisfied with what they have and where they are in life. As such, they don\u2019t 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019t strive for more. Change and goal attainment only happen when you\u2019re ready to break the status quo and truly want something better in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal achievement doesn\u2019t 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\u2019s results, you can achieve any goal you set for yourself and reach new levels of personal and professional success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happiness leads to success.\u00a0 Success in meaningful, productive pursuance does bring happiness, which then becomes the vehicle on the road to more success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Question<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. I have many goals in my life but I don\u2019t get the path to achieving them. What should I do?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. I am afraid of failure. How to overcome it?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019t be afraid that you failed, be proud that you tried.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We should remember that Success is not a destination, it&#8217;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. 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