Set Financial Goals and Keep Them

Most of us set goals and resolutions at the beginning of each year, but how many of us actually keep them? I'm not talking about goals about losing xx # of pounds, quitting smoking, going to the gym, etc., I'm talking about financial goals. During troubled times, reaching those goals may seem like an impossibility, but with some self-discipline and perserverance, you can accomplish those goals even in a recession. Afterall, most successful business people have actually prospered during troubled times. The key is to reinvent your lifestyle or businss to reflect these goals. Success lies with maintaining good habits and not falling back into your "old" ways of doing things. Some tips to acheiving these goals are to:

• Stop putting things off and start now
• Learn as much as you can about your goal and become an expert in that field
• Consider the long-term effect of every financial decision you make. Live today, die tomorrow.
• Set time limits on goals. A goal with an infinite due date will never get accomplished.
• Set milestones along the way to celebrate each accomplishment. People thrive on praise and this will help us continue on our path
• Fine tune your behavior to adopt "best practices"
• Make your goals public so as to motivate you
• Keep a balance between your goals and family and friends. No one wants to celebrate alone.

Remember, Thomas Edison and Walt Disney "failed" many times before accomplishing what made them famous. You're never too old to set goals and keep them. Good Luck!

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