subject: Reach for the Stars! [print this page] Reach for the Stars! Reach for the Stars!
Idealistic thinking is how we set objectives. To me an objective is a destination to reach, or a direction to take as opposed to something that is seemingly attainable. A big dream is an objective. Idealistic thinking allows us to use our full imagination to create an internally motivating picture (including images, feelings, sounds etc) that represents our objective being achieved.
Realistic thinking is where we set our goals. A goal is a rung on the success ladder that leads to the objective. A goal requires actual activity to achieve it. Realistic thinking allows us to break the objective down and to create a strategy, a plan of action.
So, without an element of Realistic thinking, we remain in fantasy whilst without an element of Idealistic thinking, we remain in limitation: Clearly, a combination of Idealistic and Realistic thinking is crucial to success!
On the day I was considering my goals for 2011, thattext was the best advice I could have received. For me, it framed my Idealistic Objective as a bright star, the brightest star in the constellation, forever in my sight, acting as a beaming navigator to guide me on my way and it framed my Realistic Goals as those upon which my attention and actions are focused right now, dictating my next steps along the path.
Reaching for the Stars whilst keeping my feet firmly on the ground.
