How to handle achieved dreams
Most of the articles regarding dreams and goals here on Lyved and in other places are about achieving them. We talk about how to get there, but not what to do when you are there and dreams become reality.
This TED presentation by Richard St. John got me thinking about this. Richard discusses that success is a continuous journey, not a destination. But most people see it as something you climb to, reach, plant a flag in the ground, and put up your feet.
I thought just like this not too long ago. I would achieve some success and try to live off of it for as long as possible; without putting in the same effort as i did to get myself there. I didn’t know then how to handled achieved dreams.
Richard says that the 8 steps to achieving AND sustaining success are:
1. Have passion
2. Work hard
3. Focus
4. Push yourself
5. Have ideas
6. Improve
7. Serve
8. Persist
Richard is right on the money with these 8 steps, but I’d also like to add more to his lists so that you know how to handle an achieved dream and that your success continues.
Don’t lose sight of small achieved opportunities
Don’t be so blinded by pursuing huge dreams that you toss aside small opportunities. Huge dreams start with small steps.
Be prepared for the next phase
This isn’t about having a plan b but about having a new plan for the next phase that comes when you achieve a dream. Know what actions you might need to take or things you might need to say.
Live and capture the moment
It’s important to be prepared for the near future or next phase after a dream is achieved but more importantly you have to live in the moment so they you can get a firm grip on your dream. Even when you achieve a dream, sometimes they find a way of slipping from you.
Remind yourself how amazing it is to have achieved it
Often you’ll be blown away at what you’ve done. It will keep you excited and motivated and it will remind you that hard work pays off.
How do you handle achieved dreams so that your success continues? Please share in the comments below.
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how many of you fall back into old bad habits after reaching a certain goal you have accomplished? I can admit that I am guilty of becoming lazy after Ive achieved something great and just end up back to where I started. So how do you keep focus after achieving a certain goal? How can you achieve more than what you are of naturally capable of? the only way to enjoy true success and keep what we have already achieved is through consistency .
great post i really enjoyed thanks for sharing this keep going .
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