I wanted something last year. I wanted it badly. I studied everything I could get my hands on regarding the subject at hand. This goal was on the back of my mind every day and I was learning something new about it every chance I had. AR was instrumental in that regard.
It took a lot of guts, but I showed up unannounced at the CEO's office. Without an appointment, of course, he declined to meet with me. I am not easily dissuaded, and I am typically intrepid and resourceful. Although I did not manage to see him in person, I did garner a meeting with two of his key people. I was vying for business and I made a very compelling argument coupled with a worthy presentation.
As a result of that endeavor, I accomplished my goal. This company is now giving me all their local business. As I received yet another great listing from this source, I thanked the Lord for it and decided to write this blog for you. Here is the recipe for achieving your goals:
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Envision exactly what you desire. Define it to the very last detail.
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Keep it in your head. Write it down on paper. Think about it. Fantasize about it.
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Educate yourself on the subject. You can't be a civil engineer without calculus. You can't be an REO agent without the necessary knowledge.
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If you want a job, go to the TOP. The decision maker is the one you need to talk to. Have courage! The Big Boss is a person just like you.
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When you get the opportunity, run with it. Deliver 110% of the goods promised.
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Be grateful for all that you have. Be grateful for accomplishing your goal. Help others get there also.
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Make a new goal.
You can be brilliant.
You can have the best idea in the world.
If you don't move to make it happen, your brilliance will never illuminate the world...
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Fear of the unknown keeps me from going after what I want in the Real Estate field.
Recently, I have decided to ignore the fear, put myself out there in as many ways as I can, marketing wise, and go for it.
Again , thanks for the encouragement!
Connie: Good! I'm proud of you!
What's the worst that could happen? You might learn something...
Failure and success are uniquely tied together. Like two sides of the same coin, you can not have one without the other...
Way to go Mirela. Envisioning your goal also tends to give you the confidence to act like you already HAVE it...which breeds success!
Mirela-Good for you, Congrats! You are a great inspiration.
Mirela, pretty simple...but fantasize? That is an interesting concept. I was thinking maybe obsess about it.
Either way thanks for the insight and congratulations on acheiving your goals
Bo
Dear Mirela! This post is so inspirational. You are an awesome force, Mirela! I am so happy for you that you got what you wanted, I'm saving your recipe!
Outstanding. Always take the risk, the most they can do is say no.
Mirela, I am one of your biggest fans! You have the courage of a lion - there is nothing you can't do! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Mirela, I am one of your biggest fans! You have the courage of a lion - there is nothing you can't do! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Sharon, I am as scared and nervous as the rest of us. I just don't let that hold me back. I move forward IN SPITE of my fears...
What's the worst that can happen? They're not going to shoot me. If you don't have enough no's in your life, you're not working hard enough...
Sharon: I think being left alone to fend for myself at the age of 13 did a lot to teach me how to move forward in spite of my fears. I know it's an unfair advantage, and I intend to milk it for the rest of my life... (My parents defected communist Romania leaving me in charge of the rest of the family - I was the oldest).
Ron: You know it!
Mary, I'm glad; thank you for telling me! It renews my energy when I inspire others to live fully.
Bo: Yes, fantasize! I do it all the time with my goals. I've always done that. I try them on for size in my head and in my heart. I highly recommend it.
Erica: your statement is correct. It certainly does!
Joseph: Thank you!
Goals are important! and writing them down is an important step to committing to to them. I know some people that have a picture of their goal on their bathroom mirror to remind them every morning....
We have to go after what we believe in! And when it works, it's awesome! And when it doesn't, we just keep on! It will work!