Interview with Randy Gage on the topic of Goal Setting

Randy Gage has been helping people transform self-limiting beliefs into self-fulfilling breakthroughs to achieve their dreams for more than 20 years. Through his prosperity workshops, books and CDs, he travels the world teaching that health, happiness, and wealth are possible for all who desire it. Visit him at RandyGage.com.

Josh Hinds: Why is goal setting important?

Randy Gage: If you don't have a clear goal, you don't really know where you are going and what actions will get you there. Setting a goal programs your subconscious mind and causes you to take actions that bring you closer to it. It also gives you a scoreboard to follow and know where you are in relation to where you want to be.

Josh Hinds: In your opinion why do you think so many well intentioned people fall short of the goals they set for themselves?

Randy Gage: I think a lot of people don't do critical thinking about their goals and often just adopt ones they think will be acceptable to others. Many don't write them down and clarify them. Your goals need to be bold and real to you, so they pull you toward them.

Josh Hinds: Do you have any specific techniques or systems people could put into place that would help them achieve the goals they set?

Randy Gage: I am a big believer in reinforcement things such as affirmations, prosperity maps, daily mantras, pictures on your refrigerator, mirror, steering wheel, etc. The more you feed your dream, the more emotional it becomes and emotion is a big driver to keep you focused and active.

Josh Hinds: Randy, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas on goal-setting. Is there anything else you'd like to share with our readers along these same lines that would be helpful?

Randy Gage: I like to cover both bases and use negative and positive reinforcement for my goals. I will often "paint myself into a corner" by committing publicly to having something done by a certain date. This creates pressure in a good way to keep me working towards accomplishment of the goal.

I also use positive reinforcement, giving myself rewards for goals. If it's a small goal I may promise myself to get a massage when it is accomplished. For major goals, I may give myself a Hawaiian vacation or even a new sports car. Doing both angles like this keeps me always achieving goals and setting the next ones.

-I hope you found the ideas Randy shared helpful. Remember that ideas alone won't create positive change -- it's the application & implementation of the ideas you learn that can allow you to reach your intended destination!

Yours in goal setting, Josh Hinds

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