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| Written by ARAcontent | |
| Friday, 25 April 2008 | |
 El Centro, California - If you feel you’ve fallen short of achieving your dreams, you’re not alone. Just 12 percent of 18- to 33-year-olds with higher education feel they are successful and living their dream, according to a recent study. The YesYouCanSurvey of 2,000 adults by Stowers Innovations, conducted in February 2008, also found 76 percent of parents and grandparents of 18- to 33-year-olds believe their goals have not been realized. The good news is, the majority of survey respondents did recognize setting goals is an important step toward achieving their dreams. In fact, 92 percent of adults agreed they must set goals in order to achieve their dreams. In their new book, “Yes, You Can . . . Reach Your Goals and Achieve Your Dreams,” award-winning authors Jim Stowers and Jack Jonathan show people of all ages who are entering the job market how to set goals and chart a path to success. The following eight tips offer a practical roadmap to setting and accomplishing both professional and personal goals. 1. Start With a Positive Attitude – Eighty-two percent of 18- to 33 –year-olds and 91 percent of parents/grandparents feel a positive attitude is very important in helping a person become successful in life. Hope, optimism and enthusiasm have a magical effect on the way you think and set your goals. 2. Understand Yourself – In order to set appropriate goals and take better advantage of life’s opportunities, first look within yourself and focus on qualities you want to improve. 3. Understand Others – Developing the ability to understand others is important for a successful life and for achieving dreams. Gain insights by taking time to observe others with an open heart and mind. 4. Create a Good First Impression – Remember to pay attention to your appearance, correct any bad habits and improve your manners to put you on the pathway to success. Treating others with respect is essential to achieving your dreams. 5. Reach Out to Others – Little things make a big difference in realizing your goals. The majority of survey respondents (82 percent of 18- to 33-year-olds and 93 percent of parents/grandparents) say being sincere and trustworthy is very important in helping a person become successful in life. Practice conveying sincerity to others through your actions, such as radiating a sincere smile and practicing a sincere handshake. 6. Cultivate Friendships – Ninety-four percent of all survey respondents indicated having a number of close friends is important in determining success in life. Get out where you can meet people and adopt the attitude that everyone you encounter is a friend. Learn how to break the ice and keep a conversation going. 7. Communicate Effectively with People – What you say and how you say it are both important. Eighty-five percent of 18- to 33-year-olds and 92 percent of parents feel communicating well is very important in helping a person become successful. Learn the art of skillfully asking questions to achieve the result you want. 8. Understand the Value of Time – Time is our most important asset, especially when it comes to setting goals and achieving dreams. Consider writing down your use of time for 24 hours, categorize your activities and then evaluate if you’re getting the most value for those hours spent. The book “Yes, You Can . . . Achieve Your Goals and Reach Your Dreams” is available in local bookstores everywhere by calling (800) 234-3445 or online at www.stowers-innovations.com and www.amazon.com. For more information on achieving goals and reaching your dreams visit www.YesYouCanOnline.info. Courtesy of ARAcontent |
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