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Defining A Goal

by Rick Baker
On Nov 16, 2011
Some time ago I found the following quote:
 
“A goal is not the same as a desire, and this is an important distinction to make. You can have a desire you don't intend to act on. But you can't have a goal you don't intend to act on.”
 
Then I found the author of the quote…here is a picture of the fellow – ‘Old Tom’ Morris:
 
Old Tom Morris
 
Then I learned a bit about the fellow:
 
Many consider Tom Morris to be the Father of Golf.
Born 1821 – St. Andrews, Scotland
Died 1908 – St. Andrews, Scotland
4 major championships in the 1860’s
World Golf Hall of Fame - 1976
 
Upon examining Tom’s quote, I uncovered a concise definition of ‘A Goal’:
 
A goal is not the same as a desire, and this is an important distinction to make. You can have a desire you don't intend to act on. But you can't have a goal you don't intend to act on.”
 
A Goal is a desire you intend to act on.
 
That’s Spirited Leaders’ definition of A Goal.
 
And, when we teach that definition we bear in mind the advice of Old Tom Morris.
 
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Another Goal quote: “In moving toward, fighting for and completing goals, energy is renewed and released, and as Blake said, "Energy is Bliss!"  Laurence G. Boldt
 
 
William Blake [“Energy is Bliss!”]

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Definitions - Spirited Words Defined | Goals - SMARTACRE Goals

Thought Tweet #348

by Rick Baker
On Nov 16, 2011
Sales Tweet #348 If you want people to buy into your ideas then you must 'pre-communicate'.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
(1) Experts have been studying people connections, networks, and hubs for over 40 years. Experts concluded weak links, including the most casual interactions with people we only know briefly or through friends-of-friends, often provide the greatest rewards, including access to innovation. (2) Far too many businesses operate like sheep following the herd in their business sector. Even casual connections with people outside your business sector can open doors to tremendous innovations.

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Communication: Improving Communication | Thought Tweets

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