There are 3 main things that can hinder progress in one's life. I'll call them "destiny blockers" and these are : Procrastination, Poor planning and Time-wasters.
1. Procrastination is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as"the action of delaying or postponing something." It may be due to fear of a challenge or simply sheer laziness.
2. Poor planning may manifest itself in the form of being directionless and disorganized. A person who suffers from poor planning will constantly have their hands full, with numerous projects which are often haphazard and going nowhere fast. They may get started on a chicken-rearing project, only to drop it 3 months down the line for a Catering business. When the going gets tough, they may shut down the Catering business and pursue a career in Fashion Design instead.Such a person has no actual strategy and will do whatever seems to be convenient or the in-thing at the time. They excel at starting various things but never actually complete any of the tasks they set out to do.
3. Time-wasters are parasitic people or activities which promise to deliver extraordinary benefits while sucking the life out of you. They occupy your time and keep you from those things that could actually get you closer to your dreams. In romantic circles, they take the form of involved / married men and women who promise to leave their partners for you, when they actually have zero intention of doing so. They may feel like your soul-mate and swear to give you a life beyond your wildest dreams, but as the popular saying goes, "All that glitters is not gold."After siphoning unbelievable amounts of cash from your pockets and consuming your precious time and energy, they vanish into thin air, leaving you out in the cold.
How do you protect yourself from these vicious "destiny blockers"?
1. Set SMART goals: SMART stands for Specific, Measurable,Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound.
- Specific: goals must be clear, for example: "I will join the gym in January" as opposed to "I'm gonna work on losing weight in January."
- Measurable: Goals must be such that it is possible to track / measure your progress, for example "I will have 3 singing lessons a week " as opposed to " I will have singing lessons in January."
- Achievable: Goals must be doable and within your capabilities. An example is "I'll jog 20 minutes 3 times a week" as opposed to " I'll sprint like Hussein Bolt for 2 hours every morning."
- Realistic: Goals must not be wild, or else you'll get frustrated even before you begin. Don't expect to rake in millions within weeks of starting your business venture. Take stock of the time and resources that are available to you, as well as challenges that you may encounter, and set goals accordingly.
- Time-bound: Each goal must have a time-frame or deadline. This helps eliminate procrastination and ensure that you are bale to meet your objectives on time.
2. Check out every opportunity, offer and proposal before accepting it. If it's a company or individual, check out their references and track-record. Don't sign any contract without taking time to read the fine print. Make sure you don't fall for a scam. As far as romance is concerned, stay away from married / involved men or women.
3. Don't put things off for the future that you can actually do today. Stop making excuses and pursue your dream, one day at a time. Take a leap of faith and make your move.Go for that audition, apply for your dream job, record that demo CD, write that Business Proposal and look for sponsors. Even if things don't work out the first time, keep trying. Don't wait for opportunities to come knocking on your front door - make your own. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Finally, remember: winners never quit, and quitters never win. Keep the faith, hold on to your dream and give it your best shot. Destiny awaits you!
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