{"id":890,"date":"2019-10-13T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-13T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/effectivelearninglab.com\/?p=890"},"modified":"2020-02-11T15:49:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T15:49:01","slug":"ambition-and-memory-how-goal-focused-people-think-to-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/effectivelearninglab.com\/ambition-and-memory-how-goal-focused-people-think-to-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambition and Memory: How Goal-Focused People Think to Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Success isn\u2019t an accident. Your goals can\u2019t be achieved overnight by combining ambition and memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In reality, it\u2019s hard work to succeed. It takes ambition and determination, commitment, and intense focus on your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Goal-focused people remember the big picture while focusing on one step at a time. We draw as much knowledge from remembering failure as we do from success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5 Traits of a Successful Person<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It takes more than skill and expertise to be successful. Ambitious people also possess certain traits and characteristics, and a mindset for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To develop the habits of successful people, create systems for your lives that encourage you to grow. Here are five traits to develop:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Ambition and Determination<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ambition is driven by desire. That is, you have to<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;desire success<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Similarly, determination is when you\u2019ve&nbsp;<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">decided<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;that you are going to be successful. Ambition and determination go hand-in-hand and are characteristics you must develop to become successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Commitment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Goal-focused people believe in their success. You\u2019re more likely to believe success is possible when you commit to each step you take and each goal you set. Focusing on each victory \u2013 big or small \u2013 will encourage you to stay committed to your goals. Choosing an accountability partner \u2013 someone to hold you accountable and check your progress \u2013 is another effective way to stay committed to a goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Integrity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Integrity gains the trust and support of others, which is extremely important on your journey to success. By being honest with yourself, you can define who you are with confidence. Integrity is an important principle of leadership and is an essential quality of a successful person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Patience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Being patient with yourself and with others helps you manage the challenges you face. Obstacles will inevitably present themselves. Take a step back to re-examine the big picture, gain perspective, and be patient with the process. Success takes time. To face our journey with patience and restraint will be one of your greatest virtues as successful people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Optimism<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Staying positive is crucial in your journey to success. To be excited about reaching your goals \u2013 and to celebrate each victory \u2013 helps you to stay focused and motivated. Being optimistic and believing that&nbsp;<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">you<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">will be successful<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;also enhances the other traits and characteristics you\u2019ve developed. Optimism encourages you to keep going and to never give up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Focus on a Goal and Achieve It<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Albert Einstein said, \u201cIf you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The trouble is, sometimes you give up. You lose focus on your goals, or you\u2019ve set too many goals and don\u2019t know which to focus on first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Creating successful habits, finding an accountability partner, and celebrating small victories are essential steps to staying committed and inspired to reach your goals. When it comes to the goals themselves, setting SMART Goals is one of the best methods to use. By setting SMART Goals, you can focus our efforts on the steps that matter, increasing the chances of reaching each goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SMART Goals are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Specific:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Detailed, clear, and well-defined<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Measurable:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trackable, often involving numbers, and answering the questions \u201chow much?\u201d or \u201chow many?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Achievable:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Realistic and attainable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Relevant:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Worthwhile, applicable, and aligned with other goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Time-bound:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Including a deadline, a clear timeline, and creating a sense of urgency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you set our SMART goals, keep these three crucial elements in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Set Goals for the Immediate Future<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Commit to a few goals at a time that are achievable on a shorter timeline. Listing every obligation and every major goal will only overwhelm you, cause frustration, and knock you off course. Setting realistic, short-term goals will allow you to focus and avoid distractions. By getting more specific and detailed about each step, you\u2019re more likely to set achievable goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Remember the Big Picture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each goal you accomplish should bring us one step closer to the big picture \u2013 or the end game. Setting clear, relevant goals that are in alignment with your vision will help you identify which goals to prioritize on your journey to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Get Detailed About Each Step<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Breaking down your bigger goals into detailed steps will help you zoom in and focus on which tasks to complete, and in what order. Planning individual, bite-sized projects keeps us from feeling overwhelmed. It\u2019s easier to commit to smaller and more specific, concrete, time-based goals. When you break down our bigger goals, you\u2019ll have a greater sense of accomplishment and will feel more optimistic about the big picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remember Success with Ambition and Memory<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our visual memories form us. Your memories&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">make us who we are<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Learning new skills and functioning in our daily lives depends on our ability to recall information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On your journey to success, remember and learn from your failures <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and y<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">our victories. After all, without failure, you can\u2019t learn how to succeed. Here are some ways to improve your memories and to track your wins and losses so that you can learn from your past accomplishments and defeats:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep a journal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Create associations to trigger memories<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Divide new information, focusing on basic ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Connect a visual image with a word, name, or experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use visualizations in relation to your environment (\u201cmethod of loci\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With ambition and memory, commitment, and focus, you will accomplish your goals. Success isn\u2019t an accident. So let\u2019s succeed on purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Success isn\u2019t an accident. 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