The Scenery is Nice, But Keep Your Eyes on the Road Ahead

“Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.”

– LL Cool J

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In the Scouting program there are many opportunities to earn awards.  Some are of course more difficult than others, but all need attention and direct action for their achievement.  Moving from rank to rank is a constant effort and one the requires the boys to focus and work hard.  So it is in life as well; when we are on the road to achievement of our goals we must stay focused and not become distracted but all that is going on around us.

                So many people never achieve their goals in life, not because they do not have what it takes, but because they got distracted from their purpose and failed to follow through.  Have you ever started to do something, got distracted by another task and then never finish what you started?  This is a more common problem than some may think.  It is also one that can be easily overcome.

Know what you are trying to achieve

                So many get distracted on their journey to achievement simply because they did not know where they were going in the first place.  This is why I say so many times they you need to have clear goals in writing.  This way you know exactly where you are going.

When you start your task, have a plan

                It takes a few moments of time to write out a plan for achievement, but it saves hours of work and needless distractions.  A simple to do list can make the difference between success and failure in achieving your goals.

If you find something interesting, make a note

                Many times as we move forward to achieving our goals we find something that catches our attention.  It may be an idea, a project or some information.  When this happens, make a note of it and put it away for later.  This way you can pursue it and still not be distracted from the task at hand.

                You matter!  You matter to the world and to yourself.  Remember to be your best, love God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, Life Coach and proud Scouter. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey