Progress is a fuel. When you set a goal, the steps to it are to be celebrated. You build confidence, enthusiasm and motivation. We will take a critical look at each. Let's explore just how crucial advancing can be.
Confidence
When you embark on your journey to success, it is natural to be nervous in the beginning. You have planned how you will get there. The problem you face is that this may be uncharted waters for you; unfamiliar surroundings. The courage to start your travel is there but your confidence may be low. Reaching the first step towards your goal builds your confidence. It reassures your decision to pursue your goal. It helps to realize that you have the necessary skills to continue. Regardless of the size of the step, it is advancement. You are one step closer. Always remain positive and your confidence will continue to grow. Think about a baby learning to walk. When the baby stands on its legs for the first time, confidence increases to try to walk. They are ready to take the first step.
Enthusiasm
Along with gaining confidence, you gain a sense of excitement. You are energized! This gives you the ability to become more imaginative and creative. Your plan becomes more attainable. Progress is contagious. What it does to your attitude is unbelievable. It helps build more confidence which in turn gives you more enthusiasm. You are able to weather the storm of frustration and self-doubt. Let's go back to the baby learning to walk. When they make their first step, they are excited. They will typically fall because their legs are not strong enough. Yet they seem to not get discouraged. They will continue to try and each time they may take one more step than before. They become motivated.
Motivation
When you progress towards your goal, you become motivated. Others will motivate you. You become obsessed with the burning desire to achieve your goal. Progression pushes you to not reflect on setbacks or failures. Even when you attempt to advance and you may fail, failure is not defeat. It is progress. You now know that particular method to get to the next step does not work. It is progress. Your confidence and enthusiasm are not lost because you are able to develop a new way. The baby learning to walk will not be walking freely on their first, second or third attempt. They do not quit. The baby may stand beside a table and use the table to help support them as they walk. They may walk around the table until they are ready to move away from the table. They may do the same with another piece of furniture. Their goal is to walk. They don't let setbacks stop them from reaching their goal. They don't know otherwise. We should learn from that.
Progress is a beautiful process. When you are working towards a goal, the interim milestones are tremendous to your success. As you progress, your confidence grows stronger. You will automatically be more energized. Your enthusiasm will increase. You will become more motivated. All this is possible when you know what you want to do. All this is possible when you are self-discipline. All this is possible when you have the burning desire to achieve. Motivation is the key but success is up to you! Go forth and progress, you will arrive at your destination.
Author's Bio:
Chief Motivational Speaker for The Success Philosophers. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC. Has over 20 years of experience in management in the Logistics industry. Living with Crohn's disease for the past 11 years. A person that understands that life is too precious to be concerned about what you have no control over; understand what you do control and maximize your efforts in those area(s). You will be surprised at the positive results.
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