Uhhhh – I’m just going to stand in the middle and wait for things to settle down.
The truth is, you don’t get very far without a plan. It is very important to know what direction you are heading in and where you want to be. Everyone needs long term goals in their life, both in their career path and in their personal life, as well. Making these goals, and making them right, will be the difference between frustration and success.
Where You Are Headed In Your Career?
You need to think about where you want to end up in your career rather than just aimlessly drifting through your job day after day and year after year. Think about what position you want to have. Do you want to own your own business someday? Do you want to climb the ladder of the corporation you are working for? It is important to have an idea of where you are headed.
To get ahead in your career, you can always be open to taking continuing education classes, attending seminars and voluntary trainings. Keep your eyes open for job openings within the company and apply regularly. Let your desire to know more and grow in your career be common knowledge. Your superiors will appreciate your strong ambition. A person that wants to advance will stand out in a crowd.
Where Are You Headed In Your Finances?
Where do you want to be in your finances? Do you want to own your own home? Have money invested in real estate? You need to take time to think about where you want to be and what you are working toward.
In your financial goals, you want to have a plan. A good idea is to have a five year and ten year plan. You may even want to expand out farther than that for something like a mortgage. It is wise to learn about all the different avenues of financing such as investing, saving, budgeting and more. Meeting with a financial counselor every few years will help you to stay on the right track.
Where Are You Headed In Your Personal Life?
“Yup – definitely a mountain, my dear.”
If you want a partner to share your life with, you have to actively pursue one. This is much the same as any other goal, except you go more of feelings than a driven plan in this part of your life.
You may just meet someone along the path of life but if you do not, take time to look for someone. Also, while you are waiting to meet the right person, try to become a better person yourself. There are many ways you can try to improve upon who you are by learning more about yourself and seeking help for any areas you struggle with.
Start Here and Champion Your Goals
- To get ahead in your career, you must be ambitious
- To get ahead in your finances, you must be careful to plan
- To get ahead in your personal life, you must be brave and sincere
With these steps in mind, your life will be wonderful and you will achieve all your long term goals. If you haven’t done so already, get out a sheet of paper and right down at least 3 to 5 long-term goals you would like to see done for your career, finances, and personal life. They don’t have to be awesome goals, just something to get your gears turning. No go get those goals in motion!