[Procyona]

I came across this beautifully simple formula for success by Johnny B. Truant:

[Haveunique]

Good planning is a part of smart will. Of course things may go in many different ways so the stronger the will, the better!

Interesting that you mention competition, Milla. Why do you feel like you are competing with someone - people, system? I believe there is only one competition - the one inside us, against fears, laziness and ego, to make peace with them. Sort of, who takes over who   

[Procyona]

I have been thinking about competition, as people have been saying that life is hard because of it. That in job markets we compete of the spot light, to get a job and earn. But I guess those are not the battles that count, and they might be just inner fears, compering yourself with others doing the same thing   

[Haveunique]

Inner fears, definitely.
Who has tips for reaching your goals?
Whatever I managed to achieve, has one simple algorythm: doing something regularly on the way to that goal. If I really want something, I can find time pretty much every day. It's easy because when I really want it, I have no need for excuses How is it with you, guys? Thanks.   

[Procyona]

Doing something regularly is indeed better, especially for big goals. When you can piece the task and do one bit at a time, it does not look as big a task to do.   

[Procyona]

Sometimes it is good to widen your repertuar of tools. I can limit myself timewise and other ways too. Also, when I have to look for other ways to get to my target, I am more aware of what I do.   

[Procyona]

I heard a very inspiring story of a boy who was facing a monster. It reminded me of how our fears only shout and roar and maybe take nasty wording, but they cannot hurt as other wise. And if I keep walking to where I want to be, and keep facing my fears they will eventually get smaller and disappear.   

[Haveunique]

Please share the story, Milla   

[Procyona]

Ok, this is how I heard it

There once lived a young boy with his family in a small village in a valley. The water they had was filthy, and they did not have much to eat as the ground did not produce food, nor was there any farm animals. However, there was another village just in the near valley. That other village had clear water, fertile ground and lots of pigs and goats and cows. And there was plenty of room for the other villagers to life there, too. But - the only road between these villages went through a mountain path that no one did ever gross, as it was ruled by a vicious black monster with a frightening roar. Even though the village with filthy water had warriors, no one was brave enough to face the monster.

But one day the young boy got fed up with his village, and decided to go to the other village, was there a monster or not. And so he went up to the mountain path. As he get up the mountain, the monster roared. But the boy kept on walking. Then the monster came closer to him, and roared even louder. But the boy kept walking. With every step the boy took, the monster came closer, and it voice louder, and it started to say thing the boy did not want to hear. Horrible things that would make him cry. But, still, the boy kept on walking, because he wanted to get to that other village.

And when the boy reached the monster - it was a very big monster when your put your face in front of it - the roar was horrible and got through even his bones. Still the boy did not stop, but just kept on walking. It was a miracle: with these steps, the monster started to go back, and with the next it started to become smaller and as the boy moved on, the roar became quieter and quieter. By the time the boy reached the other village, the monster had become a tiny piece of dirt, and it’s roar had diminished from whisper to sounds the boy could not hear anymore. With that the boy picked up the tiny piece of dirt and throw it to the wind. With the monster gone, all his villagers could come to the other village to live.   

[Skywalker]

[Haveunique]

Thank you, Skywalker! It's all the matter of interpretation Sometimes we need to try without changing also, because if we keep changing our approach it may make things even more difficult. I am talking of course about long-term goals where it's unlikely to get to your aim immediately after trying first time.   

[Procyona]

Thank you, both of you! The formula does seem to have multiple uses and meanings And Tetyana, you are right: changing too much for bigger goal might distract from reaching the goal. And sometimes it just takes time to see the results.   

[Skywalker]

Well, I didn't mean that you need to change everything, it can be a slight change. =)
Plus for sure, whatever formula one is using (in my opinion) he should first use his own ability to look and understand clearly what he is doing. =))

Of course if you are climbing a mountain it would be a lousy decision to suddenly start to run down if you haven't reached the top yet, etc.

Thank you for answers. =)   

[Procyona]

[Haveunique]

The thread about the meaning of nicknames got moved, please follow and share your stories about your nicknames! Thank you

Back to reaching the goals. Why not start running down the hill if you realize that is your goal and you don't feel like getting to the top of the mountain? Looking forward to your reply, Skywalker! Thanks