Jim Donovan is a bestselling author, and motivational speaker who has touched the lives of thousands of people who want a better life, and a life and business coach. You can visit him at www.JimDonovan.com.

Josh Hinds: What is goal setting & why is it important?

Jim Donovan: Goal setting is crucial. If you don’t take the time to decide what you want in your life, you’re leaving it up to chance. And you probably won’t like the result.

Josh Hinds: What is the best advice you could give to someone on setting goals and achieving them?

Jim Donovan: Stretch yourself. Small goals are fine but I believe you need some outrageous goals to get your juices going. It takes the same effort to dream big as it does to dream small so why not go for it? Big dreams and goals are easier to get excited about and easier to find people who want to play with you. No one wants to be part of a small dream. Why bother?

Josh Hinds: When it comes to goal setting — what’s the best way to find balance between pushing & pacing oneself?

Jim Donovan: I think the key is what is believable to you. Not necessarily what’s “realistic.” You have to believe your goal is, at least, possible. Also it’s important to allow enough time for it to materialize. A goal of going from broke to a million in 3 months may be a bit out of reach but doing it in a year or two is more apt to occur.

Josh Hinds: Is there anything else you would like to share related to goals & goal-setting that might be helpful?

Jim Donovan: Make sure you’re going for goals that are yours, not something you think you “should” want or something someone else wants you to go for. You’re going to pay a price in time and effort and, since time is all you have, use it wisely. Make sure your goals are worthy of your life energy.

I hope you enjoyed the above interview. Feel free to use the comments to share your thoughts on it.

Yours in goal-setting success, Josh Hinds

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