Comments on: Creating Clarity in Goal Setting through Stories http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/ Personal Development - Personal Growth Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:29:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Opportunity Cost of Following Your Dreams — Eden Journal http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-319 The Opportunity Cost of Following Your Dreams — Eden Journal Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:51:38 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-319 [...] forgone in order to pursue a certain action.”  This applies from the small dreams and goals like my dream of owning a Wii.  Sure, they aren’t really that expensive, but what alternatives would be given up for that $300 [...] [...] forgone in order to pursue a certain action.”  This applies from the small dreams and goals like my dream of owning a Wii.  Sure, they aren’t really that expensive, but what alternatives would be given up for that $300 [...]

]]> By: Eric Watermolen http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-318 Eric Watermolen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:48:10 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-318 Staying motivated can be difficult. I find it important to me that I review my goals form time to time to re-energize myself. I think the stories make that energy even more powerful. Staying motivated can be difficult. I find it important to me that I review my goals form time to time to re-energize myself. I think the stories make that energy even more powerful.

]]> By: Eric Watermolen http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-317 Eric Watermolen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:46:30 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-317 Thanks John. It's funny how this post came together. I wrote most of the content for this right after you posted your article on goal stories. Then I let it sit for a while because it just didn't seem complete. Then when I got the guidance to seek clarity, these stories seemed like the perfect fit. Thanks John. It’s funny how this post came together. I wrote most of the content for this right after you posted your article on goal stories. Then I let it sit for a while because it just didn’t seem complete. Then when I got the guidance to seek clarity, these stories seemed like the perfect fit.

]]> By: Eric Watermolen http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Eric Watermolen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:44:21 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-316 Good stuff Henri! I'm a big believer in following your intuition, and good for you in recognizing it and following it. It's telling you to share this great goals with everyone and that's just what your doing. Good stuff Henri! I’m a big believer in following your intuition, and good for you in recognizing it and following it. It’s telling you to share this great goals with everyone and that’s just what your doing.

]]> By: Eric Watermolen http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-315 Eric Watermolen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:41:17 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-315 Interesting, more public accountability. Thanks for sharing your personal experience and the info about the study. It's great to hear that some of these techniques actually work for real people. Interesting, more public accountability. Thanks for sharing your personal experience and the info about the study. It’s great to hear that some of these techniques actually work for real people.

]]> By: Eric Watermolen http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-314 Eric Watermolen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:38:43 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-314 Being publicly accountable sounds like good motivation for achieving goals. Being publicly accountable sounds like good motivation for achieving goals.

]]> By: Hulbert http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Hulbert Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:58:15 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-296 Hi Eric. I really enjoyed reading this article. I think turning goals into stories is a great idea to add more motivation in wanting them. Your example about the Nintendo Wii and playing with your wife and daughter with an extra nun chuck makes it sound a lot more fun than just wanting a Nintendo Wii. Stories helps us bring feeling and emotion into the picture; without those two things, it's hard to keep motivation up until we reach our goals. Thanks for sharing and writing this. :) Hi Eric. I really enjoyed reading this article. I think turning goals into stories is a great idea to add more motivation in wanting them. Your example about the Nintendo Wii and playing with your wife and daughter with an extra nun chuck makes it sound a lot more fun than just wanting a Nintendo Wii. Stories helps us bring feeling and emotion into the picture; without those two things, it’s hard to keep motivation up until we reach our goals. Thanks for sharing and writing this. :)

]]> By: John http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-294 John Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:48:54 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-294 Thanks for the link to my post, Eric. I really like your stories. I can just picture you and your family playing the Wii and you becoming a successful writer. The emotions in each short story really came out. I hope you keep going strong to achieve those goals (even after the New Years hype is over). Happy Holidays, my friend! .-= John´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hilife2b/~3/c1kMrSUI_a8/getting-anything-christmas" rel="nofollow">Why I’m Not Getting Anything For Christmas</a> =-. Thanks for the link to my post, Eric.

I really like your stories. I can just picture you and your family playing the Wii and you becoming a successful writer. The emotions in each short story really came out. I hope you keep going strong to achieve those goals (even after the New Years hype is over).

Happy Holidays, my friend!
.-= John´s last blog ..Why I’m Not Getting Anything For Christmas =-.

]]> By: Henri http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Henri Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:16:05 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-292 Stories are powerful. Our brain is hardwired to love stories (I think, at least mine is) and they have been used throughout history. Now you got me all curious about what your new blogs will be about ;). One of my goals for 2010 is to help and connect with as many people as possible. I keep telling this goal to everyone. I don't know why. I guess there's something inside me that really wants to go in that direction. It feels like an awesome direction though, so I'm not complaining. I'm along for the ride. Have an awesome day! .-= Henri´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.wakeupcloud.com/babies-and-success/" rel="nofollow">What Babies Can Teach You About Success</a> =-. Stories are powerful. Our brain is hardwired to love stories (I think, at least mine is) and they have been used throughout history. Now you got me all curious about what your new blogs will be about ;) .

One of my goals for 2010 is to help and connect with as many people as possible. I keep telling this goal to everyone. I don’t know why. I guess there’s something inside me that really wants to go in that direction.

It feels like an awesome direction though, so I’m not complaining. I’m along for the ride. Have an awesome day!
.-= Henri´s last blog ..What Babies Can Teach You About Success =-.

]]> By: Patty @ Why Not Start Now? http://www.edenjournal.com/361/creating-clarity-in-goal-setting-through-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Patty @ Why Not Start Now? Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:38:03 +0000 http://www.edenjournal.com/?p=361#comment-291 Hi Eric - It's a great technique. I've done something similar over the years, for myself and with clients, and years back there was actually a study done with homeless veterans in recovery. They were asked to tell a future story about what their lives would be like when they attained their goals, especially around getting and keeping work. The study found there was a much greater chance they would succeed if they frequently did the storytelling activity, especially with other people as witness. It not only makes the goals more real, but it gives accountability too. So it's neat you've tapped into that. And best of luck with those goals! .-= Patty @ Why Not Start Now?´s last blog ..<a href="http://whynotstartnow.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/before-the-new-year/" rel="nofollow">Before the New Year</a> =-. Hi Eric – It’s a great technique. I’ve done something similar over the years, for myself and with clients, and years back there was actually a study done with homeless veterans in recovery. They were asked to tell a future story about what their lives would be like when they attained their goals, especially around getting and keeping work. The study found there was a much greater chance they would succeed if they frequently did the storytelling activity, especially with other people as witness. It not only makes the goals more real, but it gives accountability too. So it’s neat you’ve tapped into that. And best of luck with those goals!
.-= Patty @ Why Not Start Now?´s last blog ..Before the New Year =-.

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