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What’s Wrong With Wanting More?

Blue Sky

Getting Serious About Getting More

We all want more of the good things and less of the bad things in life.  Is that wrong?  The desire for more isn’t wrong.  But for things that are truly important to you, your approach needs to go beyond wanting “more“.

Blue Sky or Goal?

Blue Sky

By definition, blue sky is an impracticable or currently unattainable plan. While getting more might somehow be attainable, hoping for more won’t do much.  Not unless you can figure out how much you have now and how much more you want.

Consider the words used to express these common wants:

  • More business
  • More money
  • Better relationships
  • Comfortable retirement

Is is wrong to want these things?  Certainly not.  Here’s the catch. What’s the common thread with the modifiers placed before each want?  They aren’t specific. They’re downright fuzzy.  And if you want to effectively pursue any of critically important wants by setting setting goals, unspecific modifiers won’t get it done.

Fuzzy goals don’t bring you fuzzy results.  They lead to no results at all. 

TargetStop The Fuzziness!

If your wants are important enough to for a focused effort, don’t neglect to get focused on bull’s eye of your target.  Consider that important want of yours.  Then ask yourself:

  • How much do I have now?
  • How can I quantify it?
  • What is my realistic, yet attainable potential for more of what I have?

Once you quantify review  your progress toward your desired amount of more, your chances of getting it increase exponentially.

The same is true for “better“.  What does “better” need to look like?  What are some measurable aspects that you can use to recognize that you’ve significantly improved?  What’s the goal?

And remember: Hope is not a strategy.


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