Friday Ignite 2 – Goal Striving Paradox
Posted by Justin Popovic on October 14, 2011 · 36 Comments
How many times have you set a goal and failed to reach it?
Personally, I have lost count.
Sometimes it was because my goals were too aggressive. Other times I lost interest in the goal. And then another portion of the time, I was pretty much sabotaging my achievement of the goal.
The following video explains why.
Please leave me your comments and let me know what you think 
GREAT video and AWESOME point!
When you appear desperate people can smell it on you. When you genuinely don’t care about an outcome good things seem o happen automatically.
I was talking to a relative recently who was interviewing for jobs. He already had a good job so interviewing for another was a relaxed exercise for him. Rather than appearing needy, he turned the interviews around and started asking the interviewer questions about the company, culture, job etc.
What happened? Multiple offers from the companies he visited.
When I am selling someone if I sense hesitation, rather than pouring on the pressure I back off and say “hey if this isn’t for you no worries. Why don’t you take some time to think it over and get back to me when you are ready”.
About half of the people will buy on the spot, the other half may take some time or never respond. I am truly happy with any outcome which puts everyone at ease.
I love what you said about setting goals from a place of happiness today!
Great job
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Hey Brad
Awesome response. That’s a really cool story about the guy who was applying for jobs. It TOTALLY works… in pretty much all areas of life..
Glad you liked the vid
Excellent video Justin. It certainly does give another view point to goal setting. I know it is possible to be so fixed on desires and goals that you miss the really important stuff around you.
These days I try to make sure I get up into the mountains on a regular basis. Breath the air, take some wildlife photography and forget about pressure of having to achieve.
Another thing is to make sure plans are flexible, because everything evolves. Plans that are too rigid cannot develop to their full potential.
Look forward to the next video.
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Thanks Andy. Great story and I know you are definitely one of the few who truly takes time regularly to enjoy “the process”. I think it is great and you still achieve your goals as well !
Justin… That is a new idea to me… but I can see the value, it’s a thin line to tread through, if you appear to relaxed about the goal/business, will they go to someone who appears keener?
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Hey Sean
Thanks for stopping by.
It definitely is a thin line but I’m definitely not saying you shouldn’t be keen to reach your goals. In fact, I’m obsessed with my goals. But I try not to let my current moments be wasted by getting frustrated that I haven’t achieved yet. Instead, I celebrate my current achievements and everything else that’s positive and it keeps me in that zone I need to be to achieve even bigger things
I loved your version of this important principle. Thanks, Justin!
Great! Thanks for checking it out Marnie. Have a great weekend
Hi Justin,
It’s one of those things that is so obvious that it really hard to see until you take a step back and look. Very timely motivaton. Thanks.
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Hey Chas
Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you like this and I hope you come back again to check out more vids
hello
I know it’s not a good time for complaining but please help me.
I have very big exam and the same time I Working 5 days a week.
I bought lots of cds and books for helping me to get it done and sit study but I prefer to do more work but not doing study.
do u see any hope for me on my exam.
sincerely zahra
Hey Zahra,
It doesn’t matter if I think you have hope for this exam.
It only matters what you think and believe. Do you believe a busy agenda can hold you back from giving you 100% best effort to this exam?
If not… then you give your best effort. If you do well GREAT. If not, there is nothing to worry about because you gave your all. If you live your life like this, you will be successful.
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NQREuc7JX8
Good luck
Justin
hello sir
I can ot tell u how much was touching your answer, I will try and I ‘ll let u know how is going.
this video was so easy to understand specially for me because of my english.
thanks a lot
GOD bless u
Hey Zahra,
Happy to help
Please do keep me up to date on how things progress for you. I am sure everything will work out great
thanks
I have to say too that It’s one of those things that is so obvious. It is very hard to see before you take a step back and appear. Very timely motivaton. Thanks.
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Hey Rita,
Glad you liked it. Hope to see you back again for more Friday Ignite posts
Thanks Justin! That is just what I needed today. Some motivation, but also a new perspective about detachment from your goals.
Hey Lana
Awesome glad you liked it. I really have been working hard on the idea of detachment. I am staying driven and motivated but I am not letting my current moments be ruined by anger or frustration if I have not achieved my goals yet.
Smart thoughts Justin. I’m with the ethic that we can be too goal hungry and thus over fixated with a specific aim or final target. I prefer overall intentions that I move towards but are happy to be flexible and responsive to how I get there. Sometimes life and people may know better or more or help refine and define the ultimate destination. I don’t know best but I can be ready to welcome assistance of the best. It’s like shining a diamond.
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Hey John! Good to see you here.
Your comments are spot on and I like your philosophy. It allows for more variety and maybe even a better outcome that you had planned because you are willing to adapt
Being a long time student of personal development I have heard this important message before.
Funny how quite often we tend to not take stock of our achievements or the good things that are happening in our lives.
I guess I am guilty of focussing on more on whats not working rather than the good stuff that I should be thankful for.Thanks for a timely reminder about being careful on what we focus on.
Also the importance of enjoying the journey.
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Hey Stan
You are not alone in this. I have done this over and over again and it still happens, although much less frequently. Enjoy the journey is a great way of thinking of it
It certainly does give another view point to goal setting. I know it is possible to be so fixed on desires and goals that you miss the really important stuff around you. Excellent video!!
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Thanks Jack. Glad you liked it and hope you stop by again!
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Justin,
This post rings true on so many levels….
Example: During my last year in university, I really didn’t care or worry about [was detached from] my exam marks. I still studied but the “detached” approach defiantly made the last year more stress free and successful.
Simple, to the point and insightful… Keep it up!
Greg A
Hey Greg
That’s an awesome example. Thanks for sharing it. Hope to see you stop by again
justin
Smart thoughts Justin. I’m with the ethic that we can be too goal hungry and thus over fixated with a specific aim or final target. I prefer overall intentions that I move towards but are happy to be flexible and responsive to how I get there. Sometimes life and people may know better or more or help refine and define the ultimate destination. I don’t know best but I can be ready to welcome assistance of the best. It’s like shining a diamond.
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+1
Thinking I could only be happy once achieving the goal often lets me forget about being happy with what I have. I totally agree with what you are saying, I will remember to enjoy the ride and have fun trying to reach my goal.
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Thanks for sharing it!!!
Golden advice for all!!!
And a nice voice.
You had an excellent video clip Justin. It certainly does give an additional view point to goal setting. I know it is feasible to be so fixed on desires and objectives that you miss the truly essential things about you. These days I try to make sure I get up into the mountains on a normal foundation. Breath the air, consider some wildlife photography and forget about stress of having to accomplish.
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I was amaze with your video presentation. It really looks nice and very impressive. I have failed a lots of goals in my life but this thus not mean I stop creating one. I just have to make some balance make it more realistic.
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My mum always taught me this – the more you try to get something the more it slips away from you and simply letting go and being happy with where you are now seems to bring things to you. Thanks for the helpful video and information Justin
I just discovered your site tonight from a shared video on another site. Love your videos and they are so inspirational! Just what I needed to keep me motivated.
Hey Sheila! Thanks very much. I’m glad you like the videos and blog posts.
Hope all is going well with your online marketing venture.
Hope to see you around the blog again soon
thanks
justin
Justin,
I am fairly new to Internet Marketing and absolutely love your videos! It can be very hard to stay inspired sometimes and I come to your site and watch some of your videos when I’m feeling overwhelmed. They renew my spirit…thanks.
Sheila