Goals are compass which can Guide your life in Right Direction
Nov 30, 2018•13 min
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Goals Do Not Care Who Makes Them
“Give me a stock clerk with a goal, and I’ll give you a man who will make history. But give me a man without a goal, and I’ll give you a stock clerk.” – J.C. Penney
The Unlikely Success of Post-War Japan
After World War II, the Japanese economy was in ruins. Industry and government came together to set the following goals.
1950 Goal: To be the #1 nation in the production of textiles – accomplished 1959
1960 Goal: To be the #1 nation in the production of steel (little iron ore/coal)
1970 Goal: To be the #1 nation in the production of autos – accomplished 1980
1980 Goal: To be the #1 nation in the production of computers/electronics
It’s Not the Goal that is Key, but the Formula
The secret to accomplishing your goals doesn’t lie in the goal itself, but rather in having a formula you can use to achieve those dreams – whatever they may be. Zig’s gave of his formula in six simple, yet powerful, steps.Too often we forget to remind ourselves of the reason we set the goal. If the goal is not personal to you then it will fail to spur you to action.
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