Having a measurable plan with goals and objectives is very essential to living a life with purpose and passion. Too often in life, when we have the ambition to achieve a dream, perhaps setting goals at work or other personal goals, we reach too high too fast.

I’m going to share a quick scenario that I heard at a recent transformation conference that one of the other speakers talked about in his discussion of planning goals.

Before a commercial aircraft takes off, the pilot has a very clear location in mind and a flight plan to get there successfully.

The plane leaves at a certain time and starts towards a specific destination.

However, the plane is off course, at least most of the time, while weather conditions, turbulence and other factors trigger it.

Feedback is given to the pilot constantly.

The aircraft’s inertial guidance system continuously assists the pilot in checking the aircraft and surveying the position in order to reach the intended destination on time.

The plane takes off on time, arrives on time, and yet is off course 90% of the time, yet the passengers never realize this.

Now imagine you are the plane and do you have measurable goals and objectives?

What is your destination exactly and do you have a flight strategy?

One of the common qualities of highly effective people around the world is that they are extreme in having measurable goals and objectives.

Effective people understand where they want to be in life and have a clear strategy for getting there.

Your “destination” is the list of personal goals you have actually written down, and your “flight strategy” is the measurable goals and objectives.

This is how successful people grow!

I do a lot of discussion with my readers and listeners about planning goals, and I often get feedback about successes and obstacles in setting and achieving goals.

The most frequently asked concern in this area is “How do I set measurable goals and objectives if I have no idea exactly what I want to do?”

In response to this concern, here are some personal goals and objectives that you might want to plot some planning goals on.

– Set goals at work or career.

The late Wayne Dyer was well known for telling us that “what we think about, we get more of.”

You are positioned on a positive career course, leading to greater opportunities and raises.

Hopefully, you also look forward to going to work virtually every day, and your income is commensurate with the effort you put into your job.

You put a lot of hours into your job, so it’s essential that you’re doing something you’re happy with.

Tea race in miracles states: “You cannot be happy unless you do what you really want, and you cannot change this because it is immutable.

– Self-Growth and Personal Transformation

The world is getting smarter and changing faster than ever before, so to thrive, we must transform along with it.

The method for personal transformation is individual personal growth. Read every day in your determined passion.

Then pay attention to audiotapes, CDs, watch videos, and get as much personal growth material as you can.

Attend or take classes, lectures and workshops, maybe join a group of masterminds.

Establish a support structure to hold you accountable for the measurable goals and objectives you are dedicated to in your life.

Working with a personal trainer is a great method to do this.

– Financial Freedom

In its most basic form, financial freedom means being free from any type of financial stress in your life.

Practical ways to get to this point, if you’re not already there, are to save a percentage of your earnings, have a six-month living expense reserve in the bank, etc.

It’s a big challenge for some, but a worthwhile personal goal.

In a previous discussion I delved into how to attract wealth and financial success involving spiritual metaphysical principles.

– Have right-minded relationships

How are your relationships with your family (children, partner, fathers and mothers, siblings)?

Do you have a close circle of personal friends?

Don’t forget relationships within your professional network (lawyer, professional accountant, and yes, it’s nice to meet a helpful man around the house).

– Health/Physical condition.

Health is exceptionally crucial and yet we don’t seem to put much emphasis on it, but we must.

Exercise at least 3 times a week, even if it means biking or walking for 15-20 minutes. Get enough sleep each night.

Be kind to yourself, don’t crucify yourself or criticize yourself for mistakes, as humans we must learn from our mistakes and move on in life.

Tea race in miracles he asks us in one of his many spiritual metaphysical tenets, “Would you join the crucifixion or the resurrection?”

– Spiritual peace or mindfulness.

There is no substitute for peace of mind, and the way to get it is through a relationship with God, or the spiritual equivalent for you.

Being involved in ongoing spiritual growth. Contribute your time and kindness of heart to charities and/or your formal place of worship.

– Set goals at work and also for fun.

It’s great that you have measurable goals and objectives for your career and/or work, but make sure you do the same for fun and relaxation.

It’s about taking time for yourself, enjoying whatever you prefer to do.

Rest regularly on weekends, holidays and nights.

Take a vacation or two, or three, or more, each year, to refresh/energize/nourish yourself. Yes, I mean be 100% committed to relaxation.

While this time may seem unproductive to some, it will cause higher performance in the long run. And it will be nicer, too!

(I also encourage you to take a deeper look at other sessions I’ve had on the steps to achieving goals and achieving your dreams, regardless of the naysayers.)

To achieve your personal goals!