Doug Dvorak: Be Ambitious With Goals, Not Deadlines [OPINION]

As you embark on any new journey, you will inevitably have an idea in your mind of how long it should take you to accomplish your ultimate goal.  Instead of putting all your mental energy into finishing a task within a certain time frame, focus on finishing the task period. If you really want to do this, you will stick with it no matter how long it takes. If you are a Type A personality who really wants to know how long you will need to work to achieve your goals, try talking to an expert who has already completed the journey.

Learn to Enjoy the Journey

If you know upfront that the journey is going to take longer than expected, you can enjoy the time it takes to get there. With your eyes trained on the road ahead instead of on the end point on your map, you will have time to enjoy the scenery and really acknowledge where you are at any given moment. Allow yourself to enjoy the journey you are on. Keep a journal of your successes and failures and just keep moving forward, one small step at a time.

 *Written by Doug Dvorak