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Many people go through life thinking that to set goals is either old fashioned or a waste of time. Who achieves them in<br />
any case? Just the successful people, they say! Well, isn’t that exactly the motivation to set those goals? Consciously and<br />
sub-consciously we all set goals.<br />
Let me explain:<br />
The other day we bought our grandson an inflatable swimming pool, and as you would know it is something that a<br />
4-yearold definitely wants erected as soon as possible. Because it was a rainy and windy day, I made the promise to set it<br />
up the next day. Did I set a goal or not? Or, did I just try and postpone the event? Either way a goal was set, not as much<br />
in my mind as in the mind of my grandson, because I did not really take it seriously at the time.<br />
The next morning early, the sun was shining bright and the rain has stopped. It was summer again. I was getting ready<br />
for my morning routine when my grandson stormed into the room highly excited. His words were: “ Oupa, dit is mos al<br />
môre?” (Grand dad, is it tomorrow already?) I for a moment did not grasp the meaning, because I have forgotten the goal<br />
that was set the previous day and therefore had to enquire again. He patiently repeated the question to which I then realised<br />
it is about my promise (goal) that I set the previous day.<br />
We are very prone to promise someone little things which will make a huge impact on their lives, and then conveniently<br />
forget about it. Maybe many of you do not have grandchildren, or children, but have people that report to you. The same<br />
principles apply. When you make a promise, or set that goal, better you perform accordingly. That is the way trust and<br />
loyalty is built.<br />
I encourage you do not stop dreaming about being better at what you do, or how you behave. Start concentrating on the<br />
little things, set your bigger goals and work a plan to achieve them.<br />
By Pieter Gruenbaum