In John Maxwell’s book, Your Roadmap for Success, John talks about the stages of a dream.
He lists the stages as…
1. I thought it: The initial thought
2. I caught it: Adding feelings to the dream
3. I sought it: Committed to action
4. A few shot it: Others tried to shoot it down
5. I got it: Through dedication and perserverance you reach you goal
6. Some others fought it: Not everyone will celebrate when you achieve your dream
7. I taught it: The dream grows by teaching it to others
8. Others bought it: People will follow the leader with a successful dream
Over the next few days we’ll look at each of these steps and look at some strategies along the way.
Sidenote: As I was putting this together I ran across a post on Steve Pavlina’s blog today that I thought I would share with you. It seems that Steve is experimenting with something called Polyphasic sleep, where you take 6 to 8, 30 minute naps throughout the day instead of sleeping straight thru. It is an interesting concept and as I write this he is on day 5 of his trial run.
One of the biggest obstacles to reaching a goal is time. There is never enough of it. If we can really get by with only 3 hours of sleep a day, imagine what dreams and goals you could accomplish. It will be interesting to see how Steve does and if it becomes something that he can do on a daily basis. Check out his post here.
Good luck Steve.
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John Maxwell is one of my favorite authors and speakers and has been for nearly twenty years.
You might be interested in a post that appeared on my blog yesterday. It deals with success from the perspective of several linked bloggers. I also present there links to a series of blog posts I wrote in February on Goal-Setting from a Christian perspective. (Just one Christian’s perspective, I should add, because I could be completely wrong.)
Mark Daniels
Thanks for the comments Mark. I visited your blog this morning and read your success “manifesto” (you should think about publishing it on Changethis.com). You have a very insightful view on success that digs into the “why” question. It really made me pause and ask some questions.
Keep up the great work,
John
Hey,
Just to put some input on what is written above. A goal is a lifetime achievement that if you dont achieve, then you missed your one chance. This is one life that you get. Dont waiste it. To that, I have been able to do what so many want to do, and that is to be a Navy SEAL. Even though I didnt like it after making it. At least I got there. It isnt easy, but it is a challenge. With out a challenge, you will have no goals…
Also, if anyone can email me steve’s email address. Please. I would like to share a sleeping style that is used in the SEAL community. Yes, reviel a lifetime secret to everyone. I still use it even though I am leaving the Navy, because I am focused, preserved, and I can get away with coutless hours of free time to sit and think to myself. and do my hobbies.
Hale