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Adam Smith | December 15, 2011 | 4 Comments

Giving Up On Goals

You have probably heard a lot about goal setting along the way. Most of it is positive, “dreamer stuff” and maybe it all has started sounding the same.

But, here are 3 points that I believe are important for you to understand through your goal setting journey:

People want to read about achievers, not dreamers.

This is why people sometimes don’t stop when they should. They are willing to do absolutely anything to be a “success”. I don’t know about you, but most people don’t remember the person that almost made it. And I don’t remember the team that came in second. This point might be harsh to some, but it’s true. The point is, that people follow greatness. And greatness comes with a lot of hard work and a lot of dedication. It starts with a dream, but it is something totally different when you take something to the end and make the thing you started a true success. It takes a doer.

But, what if conquering your biggest goals aren’t in the cards this time around? Then, these next 2 points are for you…

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Hi, my name is Adam Smith and welcome to asmithblog.com. I am the author of the new book, The Bravest You. Because of my work as an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker, I have been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. I live with my wife, Jasmine, and three children in Shenandoah, IA.

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