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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Tuesday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 26 March 2019!
Today is: "Getting Results Day!" Why Not?
"If you're goal is to accomplish something in life, how far are you willing you to go to getting the necessary results — think about it?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Go as far a you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see further." — Thomas Carlyle
"The right reason will reap the desired result." — J.R. Rim
"An action is better than an inaction. Propose to achieve a result and think no less than that." — Alan Maiccon
"The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply." — Denis Waitley
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." — Peter Drucker
"Waiting is a trap. There will always be reasons to wait. The truth is, there are only two things in life, reasons and results, and reasons simply don't count." — Dr. Robert Anthony
"The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results." — Norman Vincent Peale
"A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results." — Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Tuesday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 26 March 2019!
Today is: "Getting Results Day!" Why Not?
"If you're goal is to accomplish something in life, how far are you willing you to go to getting the necessary results — think about it?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Go as far a you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see further." — Thomas Carlyle
"The right reason will reap the desired result." — J.R. Rim
"An action is better than an inaction. Propose to achieve a result and think no less than that." — Alan Maiccon
"The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply." — Denis Waitley
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." — Peter Drucker
"Waiting is a trap. There will always be reasons to wait. The truth is, there are only two things in life, reasons and results, and reasons simply don't count." — Dr. Robert Anthony
"The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results." — Norman Vincent Peale
"A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results." — Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
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While researching for today’s motivational quote I ran across something that uses the words results and goals interchangeably. I thought that it would be a most informant instructional share. I hope you agree and enjoy. Be Blessed my RP Family.
Taken from life hack.org
11 Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting Results
Celestine Chua
Life Coach, Blogger Read full profile
All of us have goals. Goals like losing weight, earning more money, finding a life partner, setting up our business, achieving performance targets, being fitter, building better relationships, and so on. Some people seem to have no problem achieving their goals. Some, on the other hand, don’t seem to be able to make any progress.
I’ve a good amount of experience with goal achievement, having been actively setting goals since 10 years ago. I’ve experienced setbacks and successes in my goal pursuits. Running The Personal Excellence Blog (which is all about how to live in excellence and achieve our highest potential), I often receive reader mail seeking help for situations they are stuck in. I work with clients who are not getting results in life and want to turn things around. This has given me a lot of insights on what keeps people from success.
At the end of the day, if you find yourself stuck in your goals, it boils down to one (or some) of these 11 reasons:
You Procrastinate. You keep putting things off. You talk about how you want to do something but you don’t act on it. You are like the howling dog. I recently wrote the story of the howling dog at The Personal Excellence Blog. The story refers to this dog, who keeps howling because it’s sitting on a nail. However, he refuses to get up from the nail. Why? Because it’s not painful enough. You procrastinate on taking action because the situation is not painful enough for you yet. However, the times when it does become painful enough are often the times when it’s too late to do anything. Either you start taking action, or you forever lay in peace. Your call, I’ll leave it to you.
You underestimate your goal. Achieving a goal is about getting from point A to B. From point A, you create an action plan that gets you to point B. Sounds foolproof, except the action plan isn’t 100% valid. That’s because you’re setting the plan from point A. You haven’t even been to point B, so how do you even know if it’ll get you to B? At most it’ll be help to bring you closer to point B, but it’s not going to be 100% accurate. Almost all the time, people fail because they underestimate what it takes to achieve their goals. What should you do then? Over-commit your resources and review your progress constantly. (See Step #11 of 13 Strategies To Jumpstart Your Productivity). Adjust your plan of action and adapt accordingly.
You spend more time defending your problems than taking action. You complain how you are not getting XYZ results. When people try to give you suggestions, you spend more time justifying why their suggestions will not work and defending your lack of results than brainstorm with them on how to get out of your rut. Spend less time talking about your problems and use that time to think about solutions. Then act on them. You’ll get a lot more results this way, and you’ll be happier.
You’re too enclosed in your own world. You don’t venture out beyond your normal routine. You do the same things, talk to the same old friends, act the same way, circle around the same issues. It’s no wonder you stagnate. Open yourself up – take active steps to grow. Get to know more people – people who are driven, positive and focused. Get new, refreshing perspectives. Read new books. Add new blogs to your subscription. Ask for feedback on how you can improve. Read my other lifehack guestpost – 42 Practical Ways To Improve Yourself.
You’re not working smart. You do the same thing over and over, even when you don’t get results. You apply brute strength to your goals, without strategizing how you can apply this strength more effectively. If you are not getting what you want, it’s a signal it’s time to change what you have been doing. See how you can do this in a different, smarter, more effective way.Look at people who have achieved the same results before, and learn from them.
Avoidance (Fear). You avoid taking action because some of the things you have to do intimidate you. You rather delay the process as much as possible. Unfortunately, results are not going to come automatically from delaying. Results come to people who pay their dues, not people who avoid the work. The fear isn’t going to go away by waiting it out. Face the fear and do it anyway.
You’re easily distracted. You get distracted by things thrown in your way. Your attention gets diverted from your goals. Your ability to stay focused is instrumental to achieving your results. Be clear of what you want and stick to it. Don’t let anything (or anyone) distract you. These are the obstacles the universe sends your way to see how serious you are about getting what you want.
You over-complicate situations. Common among the neurotic perfectionists. If you are a neurotic perfectionist, you blow the situation out of proportion and create this mental image that’s so complicated that it’s no wonder you don’t get anything done. Things are usually simpler than you think – be conscious when you are adding unnecessarily complications for yourself. I wrote about this in detail in Why Being A Perfectionist May Not Be So Perfect.
You give up too easily. You give up before you even get anywhere. If you read “The Dip”, you’ll know all big goals comes with a dipping point – a chasm where it seems nothing you do is giving you results. It’s normal. This is the point that differentiates those who deserve the goal and those who are just taking a casual stab at it. I’ve a client who has a penchant for giving up in his goals early on. He realized soon that there’s no “easy” way out, and all goals have their own set of obstacles to be overcome. Persevere, press on, and it’s a matter of time before you reap the fruits of your labor.
You lose sight of your goals. You settle for less, forgetting the goals you once set. That’s bad because then you are just stifling yourself and making do with what you have – and this isn’t who you are meant to be. You have to first reconnect with your inner desires. If you cannot fail at all, what would you want to do? What are your biggest hopes and dreams for your future? What is the future you want to create for yourself? Reignite your vision and don’t ever lose sight of it. It’s your fuel to your success.Read more about goal-setting in Step #1 of 13 Strategies To Jumpstart Your Productivity.
You’re too stuck in your ways. You insist on doing things a certain way. You don’t open yourself up to new ideas. Guess what? You’ll remain stuck in your situation, too. Open yourself to new methods. Experiment. You can only improve if you are willing to try new things.
If you haven’t noticed, these 11 reasons are self-created problems – you can easily dismiss them just as you have created them. The more accurate title for this post should be “11 Reasons Why You Aren’t Successful – Yet“. Your goals are in your hands – you can achieve them as long as you strive for them. Address the 11 things blocking you from your success, and it’s a matter of time before you achieve results you seek.
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Taken from life hack.org
11 Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting Results
Celestine Chua
Life Coach, Blogger Read full profile
All of us have goals. Goals like losing weight, earning more money, finding a life partner, setting up our business, achieving performance targets, being fitter, building better relationships, and so on. Some people seem to have no problem achieving their goals. Some, on the other hand, don’t seem to be able to make any progress.
I’ve a good amount of experience with goal achievement, having been actively setting goals since 10 years ago. I’ve experienced setbacks and successes in my goal pursuits. Running The Personal Excellence Blog (which is all about how to live in excellence and achieve our highest potential), I often receive reader mail seeking help for situations they are stuck in. I work with clients who are not getting results in life and want to turn things around. This has given me a lot of insights on what keeps people from success.
At the end of the day, if you find yourself stuck in your goals, it boils down to one (or some) of these 11 reasons:
You Procrastinate. You keep putting things off. You talk about how you want to do something but you don’t act on it. You are like the howling dog. I recently wrote the story of the howling dog at The Personal Excellence Blog. The story refers to this dog, who keeps howling because it’s sitting on a nail. However, he refuses to get up from the nail. Why? Because it’s not painful enough. You procrastinate on taking action because the situation is not painful enough for you yet. However, the times when it does become painful enough are often the times when it’s too late to do anything. Either you start taking action, or you forever lay in peace. Your call, I’ll leave it to you.
You underestimate your goal. Achieving a goal is about getting from point A to B. From point A, you create an action plan that gets you to point B. Sounds foolproof, except the action plan isn’t 100% valid. That’s because you’re setting the plan from point A. You haven’t even been to point B, so how do you even know if it’ll get you to B? At most it’ll be help to bring you closer to point B, but it’s not going to be 100% accurate. Almost all the time, people fail because they underestimate what it takes to achieve their goals. What should you do then? Over-commit your resources and review your progress constantly. (See Step #11 of 13 Strategies To Jumpstart Your Productivity). Adjust your plan of action and adapt accordingly.
You spend more time defending your problems than taking action. You complain how you are not getting XYZ results. When people try to give you suggestions, you spend more time justifying why their suggestions will not work and defending your lack of results than brainstorm with them on how to get out of your rut. Spend less time talking about your problems and use that time to think about solutions. Then act on them. You’ll get a lot more results this way, and you’ll be happier.
You’re too enclosed in your own world. You don’t venture out beyond your normal routine. You do the same things, talk to the same old friends, act the same way, circle around the same issues. It’s no wonder you stagnate. Open yourself up – take active steps to grow. Get to know more people – people who are driven, positive and focused. Get new, refreshing perspectives. Read new books. Add new blogs to your subscription. Ask for feedback on how you can improve. Read my other lifehack guestpost – 42 Practical Ways To Improve Yourself.
You’re not working smart. You do the same thing over and over, even when you don’t get results. You apply brute strength to your goals, without strategizing how you can apply this strength more effectively. If you are not getting what you want, it’s a signal it’s time to change what you have been doing. See how you can do this in a different, smarter, more effective way.Look at people who have achieved the same results before, and learn from them.
Avoidance (Fear). You avoid taking action because some of the things you have to do intimidate you. You rather delay the process as much as possible. Unfortunately, results are not going to come automatically from delaying. Results come to people who pay their dues, not people who avoid the work. The fear isn’t going to go away by waiting it out. Face the fear and do it anyway.
You’re easily distracted. You get distracted by things thrown in your way. Your attention gets diverted from your goals. Your ability to stay focused is instrumental to achieving your results. Be clear of what you want and stick to it. Don’t let anything (or anyone) distract you. These are the obstacles the universe sends your way to see how serious you are about getting what you want.
You over-complicate situations. Common among the neurotic perfectionists. If you are a neurotic perfectionist, you blow the situation out of proportion and create this mental image that’s so complicated that it’s no wonder you don’t get anything done. Things are usually simpler than you think – be conscious when you are adding unnecessarily complications for yourself. I wrote about this in detail in Why Being A Perfectionist May Not Be So Perfect.
You give up too easily. You give up before you even get anywhere. If you read “The Dip”, you’ll know all big goals comes with a dipping point – a chasm where it seems nothing you do is giving you results. It’s normal. This is the point that differentiates those who deserve the goal and those who are just taking a casual stab at it. I’ve a client who has a penchant for giving up in his goals early on. He realized soon that there’s no “easy” way out, and all goals have their own set of obstacles to be overcome. Persevere, press on, and it’s a matter of time before you reap the fruits of your labor.
You lose sight of your goals. You settle for less, forgetting the goals you once set. That’s bad because then you are just stifling yourself and making do with what you have – and this isn’t who you are meant to be. You have to first reconnect with your inner desires. If you cannot fail at all, what would you want to do? What are your biggest hopes and dreams for your future? What is the future you want to create for yourself? Reignite your vision and don’t ever lose sight of it. It’s your fuel to your success.Read more about goal-setting in Step #1 of 13 Strategies To Jumpstart Your Productivity.
You’re too stuck in your ways. You insist on doing things a certain way. You don’t open yourself up to new ideas. Guess what? You’ll remain stuck in your situation, too. Open yourself to new methods. Experiment. You can only improve if you are willing to try new things.
If you haven’t noticed, these 11 reasons are self-created problems – you can easily dismiss them just as you have created them. The more accurate title for this post should be “11 Reasons Why You Aren’t Successful – Yet“. Your goals are in your hands – you can achieve them as long as you strive for them. Address the 11 things blocking you from your success, and it’s a matter of time before you achieve results you seek.
PO1 Cliff Heath PO1 Chris Crawley PO2 Angela Easterling-Maust PO1 John Pokrzywa PO1 Timothy Miller PO1 Aaron Baltosser PO1 Norm Burns PO1 Brian Carlson PO1 Richard Landon PO1 Gery Bastiani Bastianich] PO1 Jeff Doan PO1 (Join to see) PO1 Chuk Thomes PO1 Ricky Allen PO1 Christopher Reese PO1 Autumn Sandeen
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SP5 Jeannie Carle
Wow. THIS one I have to copy, keep, and reread a bunch of times. You stepped on some toes here - thank you.
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SP5 Jeannie Carle - The answers are always there in front of you, one must be ready to receive the answers, to understand.
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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs I have my coffee and I will be headed out to the gym soon so that I can continue to reap the positive results of working out.
The people who keep pushing through or finding another way to get things done are the ones who get the results they want. Those who make excuses, at the end of the day, have not accomplished what needs to get done.
Are you someone who makes excuses or makes the best use of what you have?
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The people who keep pushing through or finding another way to get things done are the ones who get the results they want. Those who make excuses, at the end of the day, have not accomplished what needs to get done.
Are you someone who makes excuses or makes the best use of what you have?
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
No excuses is the perfect way to obtain results Charlie! "Spot In!" Thanks for the quote and the great advice not to make excuses. You and Tom have a great Tuesday afternoon Charlie!
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Cpl James R. " Jim" Gossett Jr
Excuses are Like ###$$$$, everyone has one....Excellent Quote Charlie!
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I can appreciate and are thankful for results and that we enjoy the journey along the way, my friend and sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown
Heavenly Father I am grateful and thankful for the good, the bad and the ugly in my life since YOU are the author of all and YOU have the best in mind for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters. I pray that we each are gracious when we are learning results and treat the messengers with respect.
In instances when we are responsible individually or part of a team, enable us to perform due diligence in moving towards success of missions and achievements of goals. Help each of to learn from both success and failure and empower us to do better.
Give us grace and wisdom to train our children and grandchildren – especially firstborn – who see perfection as the baseline standard. Let love and acceptance be our byword in dealing with friends and family members each step of the journey.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father I am grateful and thankful for the good, the bad and the ugly in my life since YOU are the author of all and YOU have the best in mind for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters. I pray that we each are gracious when we are learning results and treat the messengers with respect.
In instances when we are responsible individually or part of a team, enable us to perform due diligence in moving towards success of missions and achievements of goals. Help each of to learn from both success and failure and empower us to do better.
Give us grace and wisdom to train our children and grandchildren – especially firstborn – who see perfection as the baseline standard. Let love and acceptance be our byword in dealing with friends and family members each step of the journey.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
I hear that Maj Robert Thornton Just about time to hit the highways and byways for bike season and some races isn't Robert? Nice quote for today's Message - have a great day!
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I can appreciate and are thankful for results and that we enjoy the journey along the way, my friend and brother-in-Christ Maj Robert Thornton.
Heavenly Father I am grateful and thankful for the good, the bad and the ugly in my life since YOU are the author of all and YOU have the best in mind for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters. I pray that we each are gracious when we are learning results and treat the messengers with respect.
In instances when we are responsible individually or part of a team, enable us to perform due diligence in moving towards success of missions and achievements of goals. Help each of to learn from both success and failure and empower us to do better.
Give us grace and wisdom to train our children and grandchildren – especially firstborn – who see perfection as the baseline standard. Let love and acceptance be our byword in dealing with friends and family members each step of the journey.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Heavenly Father I am grateful and thankful for the good, the bad and the ugly in my life since YOU are the author of all and YOU have the best in mind for each of YOUR adopted sons and daughters. I pray that we each are gracious when we are learning results and treat the messengers with respect.
In instances when we are responsible individually or part of a team, enable us to perform due diligence in moving towards success of missions and achievements of goals. Help each of to learn from both success and failure and empower us to do better.
Give us grace and wisdom to train our children and grandchildren – especially firstborn – who see perfection as the baseline standard. Let love and acceptance be our byword in dealing with friends and family members each step of the journey.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
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