Persist and Prevail: How Overcoming Challenges Builds Resilience.🎯💪

Published: Thu, 01/18/24

The real value of setting goals is not the recognition or reward, it’s the person we become by finding the discipline, courage, and commitment to achieve them.

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There are no assurances when you create your goals. My younger self used to believe that once I found my passion I would have unlocked the secret to a successful life. What I didn’t realize was that passion was just a part of the puzzle. Experience has taught me that other elements must be considered before you can confidently say you have achieved a successful life. We need ambitious goals, and we need potent reasons why these goals are significant to us.

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What difference will that make?
The answer to that question is passion alone is not good enough. Passion can take you so far but not all the way.
You need a powerful goal and a potent reason why.

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My self-publishing journey was fraught with obstacles, from the daunting task of writing consistently to navigating the complexities of publishing. For me, being able to write and publish my work to reach millions was my powerful goal. My reason why, was to write exciting and thought-provoking fiction with a diverse cast of characters using themes that were not solely Eurocentric in focus. This powerful goal and the associated potent reason why, has led me to acquire skills, attitudes and belief systems that have driven me to where I am today. It’s because my goals were difficult that I had to step up my game.

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This is the essence of why challenging goals are instrumental in our growth. They push us out of our comfort zones, forcing us to confront and surpass our limitations. When we set high bars for ourselves, the effort required to reach them inherently moulds us into more capable, resilient individuals. The process of striving towards a difficult goal is a transformative experience that imparts lessons of perseverance and self-reliance.

When you master difficult goals, they are not just achievements in themselves but mirrors reflecting your capacity for hard work and dedication. The process of working towards these goals imbues us with qualities that are transferable to all areas of our lives, making us more rounded and capable individuals.

The journey towards achieving challenging goals also serves as a catalyst for self-discovery. During my writing journey, there were moments of doubt, when the words wouldn’t flow or my work was being overlooked. Yet, each challenge was an opportunity to dig deeper into my reserves of creativity and determination. In these moments of struggle, I learned the most about myself: my strengths, weaknesses, and capacity for resilience.

In the world of self-publishing, success is not just about writing a book; it’s about wearing multiple hats - that of a marketer, a business strategist, and a public relations expert. Each role presented its own set of challenges but also its own set of lessons. I learned about the importance of understanding my audience, the value of strategic planning, and the necessity of clear communication. These skills, honed in the crucible of my hardest goal, have become invaluable in every aspect of my life.

So, why should we always aim for challenging goals? Because they stretch us in ways that easier targets do not. They compel us to grow, to adapt, and to overcome. They teach us about patience, the value of small, incremental progress, and about the sweet taste of a hard-earned victory.

The practical takeaway from this is clear:

Don’t shy away from setting lofty goals.
Embrace them. Whether learning a new skill, achieving a fitness milestone, or launching a business, the journey towards these goals is where real growth happens.
Start with a clear plan, break your goal down into manageable steps, and be prepared to adapt as you go along.
Most importantly, embrace the setbacks as learning opportunities.

Remember, the finest steel must go through the hottest flame. In the same way, our strongest selves are shaped by our most challenging goals. It’s in the striving, the stretching, and the surpassing of these milestones that we find ourselves transformed, ready to face the next challenge with confidence and a newfound strength.

Never give up on what may seem insurmountable because even if you don’t get to the mountaintop, the skills you acquired in preparation for the journey will make you a better version of yourself.

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