This article is a Guest Post.
According to science, 92% of people who set goals fail to fulfill them. Are you one of them?
In this article, know ten significant reasons why and ten winning secrets of successful people.
10 Ultimate Reasons Why You and Most People Fail To Achieve Your Goals
- Your past holds you back.
What has been your greatest failure so far?
Perhaps, you’ve had failing grades. Hence, you didn’t meet your parents’ expectations for you. Or, you didn’t get that dream job.
Maybe, you broke up with your love. You’ve lost a family member. Also, you’ve been on bad terms with a friend.
Whatever it is, I know it’s difficult to let go of the past. No matter how you try to move on, frustration haunts you every time. You can’t forgive yourself.
- Your goal setting is poor.
You started setting goals. However, they are unrealistic. Or, they are too many to accomplish.
Because of this, you can’t commit to fulfilling them. Consequently, your destination becomes blurred.
- You have low self-esteem.
When you see someone better than you, you tend to compare yourself with him. You think you’re incapable of doing better.
Yet, you can’t freely speak up for your feelings. You think they are invalid, so you don’t bother expressing them. With this, you feel sorry or guilty.
There is a significant barrier you can’t remove. Hence, it’s difficult for you to make choices and move forward. Because of this, you avoid new opportunities.
- You fear failure.
Because of your past failures, you’re afraid to make mistakes again. You’re worried that the next will be worse. Your mind is full of what ifs.
Admit it or not, fear and doubt overcome you. You know that fear is the enemy of success because it hinders growth. However, you don’t know how to take the next step.
- You’re not open to criticisms.
True enough, criticisms are frustrating. Often, they hit you to the bones, realizing how bad you are at something.
However, you fail to recognize that there is an opportunity to grow. You don’t want to accept negative feedback even if it teaches you a lesson. Hence, you remain in your old ways.
- You’re not willing to change.
You have set goals. However, you lack activity or action. Also, the idea of change overwhelms you.
You know that change is the first step to success. It is what it takes to advance in life. Yet, you fear going out of your comfort zone. You’re afraid to take risks.
- You lack motivation and inspiration.
Often, you wake up feeling restless. You lack energy. Also, fatigue is all over your body. All you want to do is lie on your bed and look through your window.
As a result, you lack interest in activities you usually enjoy. Even your favorite food doesn’t stimulate your appetite.
Finally, going back to work doesn’t excite you. Every time you try to, you can’t concentrate. There is no drive.
- You’re not disciplined enough.
You have an appointment, but you arrive late.
Also, there are many unfinished tasks, but you procrastinate with your favorite movie or game. You choose temporary gratification over productivity.
You also avoid things that require effort. For instance, you hate paying attention to details. Instead, you approach things with minimal compliance.
- You lack resilience.
You quickly give up when things don’t go as you expect. When something becomes challenging, you choose to surrender.
There’s still a long race ahead, but you don’t push yourself to your maximum capacity. You can’t cope up with the pressure.
Therefore, you’re not willing to exhaust everything you can to reach the finish line.
- You fail to acknowledge God in your life.
Above all, you don’t include God in your plans. You forget that He can be your guide in every decision you make.
You rely on your limited understanding, thinking what you have is enough. That is, you underestimate His power, not knowing it is everything you need.
Top 10 Tips You Will Only Hear From Successful People
- Evaluate yourself.
Now, take a quiet moment to reflect.
Assess what you’ve done in the past. What has been your greatest failure? What should have been done to prevent it from happening? What lessons have you learned?
Then, go back to your values and principles. You have acquired them from your home, school, and community. Among these, your family has the most significant influence.
Aside from these, you’ve learned from the most excellent teacher, experience. Hence, your values are there for a reason.
Finally, identify your strengths and weaknesses. They help you determine where you’re good at. Focus on that.
- Set S-M-A-R-T-E-R goals.
Now that you’ve discovered your edge, it’s time to set goals – not just smart but even smarter.
As such, your plan should be:
S – sustainable
M – manageable
A – attainable
R – realistic
T – timebound
E – empowering
R – reasonable
Simply put, don’t set goals that are beyond what you can do. Also, they should inspire and motivate you to keep going.
- Get a life coach or mentor.
“Experience is the best teacher” is a cliché. You’ve overheard it that it has lost its significance. But think again. Doesn’t it make sense rereading it?
True enough, real-life testimony is better than instruction. With this, what more can you ask for if you have an experienced person to guide you?
He will teach you everything he knows from experience. Time has proven his formula for success. How can it lead you to failure?
- Work even harder than your hardest.
You’ve worked hard. You’ve done your best in the past. However, you can do a lot better now.
As they say, “you’re only as good as your last performance.” So, there’s always room for improvement. Strive to be better each day because “the sky is the limit.”
Finally, do whatever it takes for success. It may sometimes mean sleepless nights, but it’s all worth it! Just be patient.
- Always have an empty cup.
You think you know everything, but you don’t. No matter how smart and experienced you are, you still know nothing.
As you take a new venture, set aside what you know. When a cup is full, you can’t pour more water. Thus, it overflows.
As an implication, having an open mind makes it easy for you to acquire new things. There’s much learning when you remain humble and teachable.
- Never underestimate the law of attraction.
Whatever you think manifests in your decision. Similarly, whatever you decide becomes your action. Consequently, your action determines your direction in life. Finally, your direction leads to your destiny.
So, if you want to be successful, claim it every day. As you wake up, talk to yourself in the mirror. Give yourself the best affirmations that make your day. It may look crazy but believe me; it’s powerful.
As you go out to the world, spread that good vibe. In turn, see the good in every person or situation. Never attract negativity as it won’t help you.
Instead, think success. Dream big. Visualize what you want to be in the future. Finally, have faith that you can have it by working hard.
- Learn to filter criticism.
Can you recall the worst remark you have received from people? How much did it impact you? Do you know that it could be your greatest edge?
Now, criticism may be good or bad. With this, you have to filter if it benefits you or not. If it does, accept it wholeheartedly, knowing the risks you have to take. Otherwise, ignore it.
- Passion is a cliché, but it’s the fuel of your engine.
Love for what you do is your ultimate motivation to keep going no matter how difficult life is. Passion fuels your desire to bring about the most significant results.
For instance, you’ve come to the most challenging stage of your medical course. Hence, you want to give up and pursue a more manageable challenge.
But then, you remember your deepest why. That is, you’ve envisioned all your life to be a doctor for the most unprivileged people. It would pain you seeing them suffer. Hence, you’ve always wanted to be their hero.
Knowing the reason why you started it all is more than enough to fuel you up.
- Humility makes the difference.
When pride takes in, you refuse to seek advice from other people. In turn, you also don’t accept their opinions even if they benefit you.
Don’t be hard on yourself. It won’t harm you showing people that you’re also human. You make mistakes and get tired at times.
Instead, spend time listening to others. Ask for help when you need it. Let go of your ego when it gets the best of you.
By being humble, you put a low sense of entitlement. It leads to a less prejudiced view of things. Hence you become tolerant of people and less defensive of yourself.
Finally, focus on action. Work your way to success without bragging. Eventually, people will see the fruit of your labor. Instead of lifting yourself, the compliments come from them.
- You don’t always realize it, but God has a role in the equation.
You’ve tried everything to succeed. You’ve sought advice from your family and friends. Yet, something was missing – God.
You forgot that He is the reason for your existence. Therefore, He has a role in your life.
Since you were young, He has known your purpose in life though you haven’t realized it. He has given you people to guide you in fulfilling your goals. Through them, He reveals His plans.
So, go back to Him. Have faith and surrender everything to Him in prayer. He’s just waiting for you.
Seek wisdom to guide you in every decision you make. Put Him first in all you do. Eventually, life will surprise you with its abundant blessings. Can you wait to see yourself prosper?
What Have You Learned?
Indeed, failures are a normal part of life. They are not your enemies. Instead, they are your motivation to succeed.
As such, it is never too late to change your old ways. There is always hope. All you have to do is accept the past and move on. Then, make the necessary step to transform your life to its fullest.
With this, when do you want to start the change?
Author Bio
Heroes 2 is a Bible trivia game released by the Hope Channel. It is a sequel to the game, Heroes, which was released in 2013. The latest game version is on 3D graphics and animation, enhanced with unique features and more challenging Bible questions. It comes in four languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. The game is available on both iOS and Android.
