“If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting” – Steven Covey

Less than 3 percent of Americans have written goals, and less than one percent review and rewrite their goals on a daily basis. The payoff for setting goals and making plans to be able to choose the kind of life you desire is well documented and undisputed. So why do so few people set goals? According to Brian Tracy, there are 4 reasons why people don’t set goals.

1) They are simple not serious

2) They don’t understand the importance of goals

3) Fear of rejection caused by destructive criticism of those close to them

4) Fear of failure

So if you have not sat down yet and set your goals for 2010, what is the reason. Are you not serious? Do you understand the importance of setting goals? Are you afraid of being criticized by family or friends? Are you afraid of failure? Sometimes the only difference between a successful person and a failure is that the successful person has the courage to get started.

I encourage you to use these last few days of 2009 to set your goals for the new year. Take charge and accept responsibility for your results.

-Chuck DeMarti