Do We Need to Set Goals?

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Just like that, it’s 2018.  There's something inspiring and exciting about a new year.  It's a great time to reflect on the year that has passed and for you to set new goals for the year that lies ahead.  There are endless possibilities and opportunities but it's up to you to make the most of the coming months. 

Everywhere you turn people are setting goals and making resolutions.  One of my friends is going to eat less meat; another is going to have more fun with friends.  But is it really necessary to set goals?

Success can be obtained given the right mindset and routine.  Each day that you inch slowly forward, you are closer to whatever it is that you want.  You know the saying: slow and steady wins the race.

We also have to keep our eyes open for opportunities.  They are there, we just don’t always see them.  

For example, penicillin was accidentally discovered by Alexander Fleming in the basement of St. Mary’s Hospital in London, when mould developed on a Petri dish, and he noticed it killed the bacteria.  Fleming was not a strong communicator, so nobody really took any notice of his discovery for some time.  But he persevered because he saw the opportunity, and now we have antibiotics.  

The adhesive for Post-It Notes was accidentally developed in 1968 by 3M employee Spencer Silver.  For several years no one knew what to do with it.  Then, one day, another 3M employee Art Fry realized he could use it to stick bookmarks in his hymnal while singing in the church choir.   3M was initially skeptical about the product's profitability, but in 1980, the product was introduced around the world.

Every year seems to fly by faster than the last so while you're inching towards those goals don't forget to slow down every now and then to really look for the opportunities.