Goals are a beautiful thing. From the simplest improvement to the most lofty, goals are the driving forces that keep us moving forward.  Goals are the benchmark of progress, and for many such driven individuals the realization of one goal is simply the setting of another. The bar raises ever higher.  A goal can be the end result and final victory, or simply the constant improvement toward that end. A never ending quest for betterment.

Goals provide direction, and can act as a guidepost during the lowest and darkest times of our lives.  They give us hope and purpose, and in dire times may be the only source of both. Much of who we are as people, and who we are to become is shaped by the goals we pursue.  It’s my belief that most goals are born of passion, and are the product of an internal fire manifesting itself in an outward pursuit.

The setting of any particular goal, however, should not be a careless matter. Whether it be related to improving a physical or mental ability, acquiring a possession or financial gain, to building a business or chasing the buck of  lifetime, what you pursue should mean an awful lot to you. Time is the most valuable currency for any living person, and how this time is spent should never be taken for granted.  For any goal worth setting it worth achieving, and should be pursued relentlessly for the simple fact that the time spent doing so can never be repaid. If you chose to do something, simply do it.

In reality working toward any goal, no matter how exciting or fun, will not come without setbacks. Failure, doubt, plateaus, injuries, financial loss, the list goes on. Along the way there will always be days when you don’t feel like taking that step forward, or times when you doubt both your decision to chase this thing and your ability to go the distance.  Motivation is waning and overrated. Steadfast resolve trumps all.  You’re on your way for a reason.  You’ve carefully chosen to spend your time, money, effort, and emotion on pursuing your goal for a specific purpose. You’re giving portions of your life to this achievement that can never be taken back or spent any other way. The message here is very simple:

Love the process, master your craft, and stay hungry.

 

Ironscale, out.