Setting goals for success

“I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” Philippians 3:14 Before we get soaked with today’s lesson, let’s see what success is.

What is success?

Success could be seen as the progressive realization or actualization of a predetermined worth while goal. Often times, Success in life, academics, family, business career or/ and ministry is measured against your goals. No goals, no success that is to say Goal setting is a mandatory step towards success in any sphere of our life. ![success road jpeg.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXySsCPuJ8jyaBAvFPNiA4Q5v1RhcNnh5QMRh2rzzQtE9/success%20road%20jpeg.jpg) ![goals jpeg 2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVFkuhdEQpy35BaANkUqXfP3NDbVAYAycd37pGUQQ5mzY/goals%20jpeg%202.jpg)

What are goals?

Goals are a set of specific, measurable steps that design the programme for fulfilling one’s dream and vision. When realistic goals are set and met, you not just feel satisfied but also will you feel success. My question for you today is,

what are your goals in life?

Life is like a football pitch where every efforts is geared towards scoring goals. Imagine a football game where people dissipate energy for hours without a goal post! Life becomes interesting and simplified when you set goals and achieve them per time.

Some steps in achieving your goal

Make a list of your goals

Rearrange them in order of priority

Your goals must be S.M.A.R.T- that is it must be specific, it must be measurable, it must be achievable, it must be realistic and it must be time-bound.

List the required actions you must undertake to achieve your goals.

Start developing the skills and behavioral qualities that will be required to achieve your goals.

Begin at once and…..

You will succeed

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Some benefits of setting goals

Goals simplify your decision making process.

Goals delivers you from living in the past

Goals produce persistence and determination

Goals keep you from wasting time and energy

Goals produce focus and helps you avoid distractions

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