A coach on LinkedIn recently asked the question, “What stops you from achieving your goals?”
The initial responses from other participants in the discussion included:
- Other people
- Losing hope
- Lack of skills or competencies
- Our beliefs
I have a different theory – we do not or cannot distinguish between little "g" "goals" and big "G" "Goals".
Little "g" goals are all those things we say we want to do but lack the conviction down in our gut to achieve. Sometimes, these goals are transient or simply unrealistic. We are not really motivated, and therefore we do not make the necessary, all-out effort.
Big "G" Goals, on the other hand, are those Goals which grab us where we live, which are aligned with who we are, and which are inherently desirable and achievable IF we are willing to commit the resources and make the effort. If a goal is not truly aligned with who we are, we will not likely make that commitment.
How do you distinguish between a “goal” and a “GOAL”?
For me, big “G” Goals define themselves via an internal clarion call that shouts in my mental ear: “This is it! Now is the time! Go for it!” Failed little “g” goals may litter the landscape, but my personal track record on the big “G” Goals has been pretty good.
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