I discovered Tony Buzan’s ‘Use Your Head’ book while looking in a second hand bookshop over two decades ago. It marked the start of my fascination with the concepts and potential of mind maps. I was intrigued enough by the material in the book to try out mind mapping while I was teaching high school science. This article summarizes the lessons learned from the classroom experience.
After my last article and my mention of goal setting I started to think about my own goals for the quickly approaching 2007 New Year. I have some goals I revise and reuse every year. Writing down my goals clarifies what I want to accomplish, as stated by author Arnold Patent, “What you focus on expands”. I apply this belief to every area of my life and it always rings true. When you focus on positive, forward thinking thoughts you don’t have time to dwell on past mistakes, negative thoughts or outside distractions. It keeps you thinking, even subconsciously, on how to achieve your objectives.
“Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it.”
- James Allan
David Jones was a British teenager who wanted to make a career out of his love for music. He was playing and performing his music before he ever graduated from school. He become a leader of several bands and finally recorded his first album.
The album received positive reviews by England’s harshest music critics, yet it sold little. In a matter of months, David was homeless and living on the streets. To make matters worse, a new popular London band called The Monkeys was roaring across the headlines and the country with a bandleader who had the same name that he did!
We have heard again and again how important it is to set goals, but how do you set a good goal? This article explores the ins and outs of good goal setting, and outlines a solid strategy to help you evaluate your existing goals, and set new goals. By the time we are done here, it is my hope that you will have a good idea on how to set an effective goal, and be able to start crafting an action plan toward the realization of those goals. Let’s get started, shall we?
Do you DREAM BIG??? Think back when you were a kid, probably a teenager, and you would be in class. You were thinking about what life would be life when you were an adult & in the “Real World”. Do you remember fading off and daydreaming? Are you living the life you thought of back then? If you are, congrats my friend, as you are among a very slim number. The majority of the people I have studied tell me that they are NOT living the life they envisioned for themselves.