Setting Goals–The Anticipation Factor
My two little boys woke up in the morning to start their day and I greeted them with this statement,
‘Guess what!’
As I said that, my boy’s three and half year old eyes lit up with an incredible look of anticipation on his face as he said:
‘What!’
I proceeded to tell him we were going to the zoo today and told him of some of the things we would see! Oh you could feel the energy of excitement and anticipation in the air as he jumped around saying over and over,
‘Oh, oh we’re going to the zoo!’
My son had anticipation of this not so ordinary day because we created it to be a not so ordinary day.
Do you anticipate each and every day? Do you wake up with ‘The Anticipation Factor?’
‘Write down the vision and make it plain… set goals!’
You hear those crafted words at a conference and in a breakout session of a meeting you get pumped up as you write down your one, five and ten year goals – and then what? Once you’re out the door the paper you wrote your goals on remains in the conference binder only to be found when you have to move to a new house and pack up your things. You pull it off the dusty shelf and suddenly you realize that your goals and success are slipping away. So you throw the binder in the moving box only to be discovered again when you are cleaning and realize once again you are on the slippery slide downward and chalked up as another statistic of a person who is losing their dream.
You determine tomorrow based on what you plan today. You are the one who creates ‘The Anticipation Factor’ for each day.
I once watched a movie, ‘The Power of One’. The main character was taught by his mentor to look for answers to his problems in nature. He had a problem and journeyed out into the African wilderness to find answers. He came to a powerful waterfall and stated, ‘The power of a waterfall starts with one drop.’ He came to the conclusion that one person could make a difference.
You may have dreams that seem enormous and powerful but they can be attained one day at a time. Set your future goals but create the anticipation factor for each day.
What I personally did yesterday to give me the anticipation factor for today was call a former client that I have helped take their mortgage and debt from 29 years down to 8 years using the Money Merge Account! When I first met with this client over a year ago they were stone faced across the table from me with medical bills and debt. When I finished the presentation and showed them their results I literally watched the stress leave their faces. When I left their home they were giving me hugs as if we were family. Now after one year they have paid off all of the medical bills and they are down to five years left on their mortgage that had 29 years left just one year ago! They are now telling all of their family and friends about how their lives have been changed by the Money Merge Account. This conversation last night and hearing the success of this client gave me ‘the anticipation factor’ to start my day today and continue helping others just as I have helped them.
Will you wake up tomorrow with the ‘Guess what’ in your mind? If you do your dreams will become a reality.
Now it’s your turn. Comment on how you will create ‘The Anticipation Factor’ for tomorrow and help other readers come up with ideas that will help them on their journey of dream realization.
Picture Taken by Mary Hogle http://amaraimages.com
December 8th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
My what a lovely photograph of your son! Haha love reading your blog
. I think it can sometimes be really difficult to wake up with “the anticipation factor”. Life can look so bleak and dull sometimes and it really helps me to know that there is much more going on than what I can see. Even when I’m sitting at my desk bored out of my mind, I know that God has much bigger plans for me. There are seaons for everything and if I can keep my focus on God, he will bring me fresh revelation and hope for the future. It is always good to be reminded that God didn’t intend for us to just go through our day numb and oblivous to what He is doing all around us. Rejoice in the Lord always!
December 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I could almost see the light in your son’s eyes. Beautiful post and inspiring for those of us with the same mission of helping those to become debt free. Good word Michael!
December 10th, 2008 at 6:15 am
Children are pure examples of honesty. The expression on their faces, like your son, and the words they speak…are not hindered or corrupted by dishonesty. So, let his beautiful face and his awesome energy be an example for us in all we do everyday! I know your son’s example in all he stands for is also what you stand for in all your business ventures.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Michael,
Thanks for the insight. I’ll be making chocolate one of my anticipation factors as you have suggested. LOL But seriously, I keep feeling so excited to start each new day and move forward. We have learned so much and I’m anxious to put it to good use. I can hardly sleep because I’m so excited to use what I have learned. Great post.
December 10th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
How wild is that Michael. I was in that movie. they came to my hometown to film. I auditioned for a character that was eventually cut and they did not follow that part of the storyline. It was such a hoot doing that movie.
Good post my friend. Keep inspiring.
Wayne
December 11th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Michael,
I know the look in your son’e eye because my son had the same look when we finally made it into Disney World and he saw Mickey Mouse within the first 30 seconds. It was truely a magical moment and one that I’ll never forget!
Great post!!