SET GOALS ABOVE YOUR LIMITATIONS

January 2, 2024

SET GOALS ABOVE YOUR LIMITATIONS

If you have not yet set audacious goals for this year, what are you waiting for?


I know they say goals have to be realistic but I have a problem with that.


See, the definition of realistic is: "based on what is real rather than on what is wanted or hoped for: not impractical or visionary"


I dare you to make your goals visionary! Let it be based on your vision rather than your limitations.

Let me type that again - set goals above your limitations!


I understand the SMART goals view of this but too often, I have seen people put limits on their goals - only aiming for what is within their means.


See some years ago, in 2018, I wrote down a goal to get 12 invitations to speak outside of New Zealand. It was one of the most unreasonable and unrealistic goals I set that year.


I didn't know anyone who would pay for my flight ticket to speak outside of New Zealand at the time talkless of 12!


Guess what? By the end of 2018, I travelled out of New Zealand 12 times! 50-60% of those events, my hosts were telling their audience they were also meeting me for the first time.


In fact, in 2018 was the first time in my life that I flew Business Class! One of my hosts flew me business class. Goals are powerful!


This year, I dare you to be unrealistic and daring with your goals. 


Push beyond your horizon!

PUSH beyond what you have ever done.

PUSH beyond your paycheck.

PUSH beyond your salary.

PUSH beyond your parents'/guardian's pockets

Don't limit God in your life.

Don't limit yourself.


Come December 2024, you will have a BIG testimony.


I believe in you.


- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher

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