"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." (Henry Ford)
Everyone encounters roadblocks on the path to success; some are personal, some are external. Personal obstacles, those within your control, include a lack of: time management, self-esteem, communication skills, drive, expertise, or education. You may have loosely defined goals. You may be focussing on what you don't want rather than what you do want. You may be resistant to change. You may have internal conflict holding you back. Brian Tracy points out that you may be living in a comfort zone, where you are so complacent with your job or your relationship with your significant other, that you are reluctant to change, even if it is for the better.
External obstacles, those out of your control, include: the economy, competition, location of jobs, lack of support and stereotyping.
Here are some steps to follow when you encounter roadblocks:
1. Identify the obstacle.
2. Brainstorm what you can do about it.
3. Seek advice from experts, confidantes.
4. Choose the solution that is best for you.
5. Write down your plan.
6. Set a time frame.
7. Act.
Your attitude is everything in your attempt to leap over any hurdle. See it as an opportunity for growth. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "Life's a journey, not a destination." Enjoy the ride.
Be willing to negotiate. It certainly helped John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962! The President's willingness to negotiate helped prevent World War III.
Ask yourself how committed you are to the goal in the first place. Where there's a will, there's a way. If it's something you really want, you'll make it happen. Again, as I said in yesterday's post, your passion will drive you forward.
For more information, read Overcoming Roadblocks: Removing Roadblocks on the Journey to Your Success (Andrew Neilsen) at http://www.ebooks4free.us/197/book9781502751249.htm.
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