Total Consciousness

Chapter-3: Responsibilities, Goals and Success

Outline of Article:

• The Fourth Dynamic Part Needed for Learning and Studying
• Example
• Thank you

The Fourth Dynamic Part Needed for Learning and Studying:

How are goals created?

     A goal is more than just a target or an objective in life to accomplish. Far more than this, being involved in the whole process of a goal requires the practice of honesty, with the intention toward self-development.

     Hence, immediately we see that goals are generally created when two overarching conditions are met. One, honesty in life is practiced. And two, there is an intention toward positive self-development in life.

     The critical aspect to focus on here is that the practice of honesty begins from within, for oneself.

     In other words, there can be no meaningful or purposeful target or objective in life without intra-personal honesty. Yes, it’s important to be honest with others in life; but none of the honest social interactions are possible without first being grounded in honesty with oneself.

     Hence, one way to consider the process of creating goals is through the perspective of individual self-practice and cultivation of honesty. In other words, a positive goal, a goal that is meaningful and purposeful in life begins with high levels of self-honesty, through free-will of choice. Consequently, this means that for a person to truly be aware of their positive goals in life, a person must first be willing to be honest with oneself.

    Here is another perspective in which to consider the entire goal creating process. There is a progressive element to goals in life, that is directly dependent on a person’s level of honesty in life. This means that, when a person is more willing to accept and to create honesty in their life, then and only then, can a person be aware of higher positive goals in their life.

     The key take away to emphasize here, is that all goals begin with a person’s willingness to be honest with themselves.

     With all that said. Let’s look at the steps to creating a goal. Of course, others may have slight variations to these steps; but, in general, the steps listed below will suffice.

Steps to Creating a Goal:

Step-1: Each goal begins with sincerity.

A deliberate, meaningful and purposeful goal cannot be created unless honesty in life is practiced.

Step-2: Each goal must be specific.

A goal cannot be obtained if it is not clearly established. This clarity also lets the individual know when the objective has been accomplished or not.

Step-3: Each goal must be measurable.

A goal that cannot be measured is not specific enough to be obtained. Often, failing to apply a measurable aspect to a goal means that the person is unsure of the goal. Practice faith and be honest with your true goals in life.

Step-4: Each goal must be attainable within reality.

Establishing an attainable goal in life requires honest observations in reality as it is, not as it should be. Failing to accept the starting point or nature of reality means that goals may not be attainable in actual reality.

Step-5: Each goal must be relevant to a person’s free-will of choice.

Meaning and purpose in life are created when goals are selected and pursued by free-will of choice. Otherwise, in the long run, a forced goal will subtract from a person’s quality and purpose of life.

Step-6: Each goal must be time dependent.

Life is limited in time, which means that all personal goals must exist within reasonable time constraints. A goal bounded in time creates accountability.

4. How are goals created?

Goals are created by an individual’s free-will of choice to apply six steps in any action or event or state of being in reality: sincerity, specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.

Example: The Goal of Writing a Novel.

Goal: My goal is to write a novel within 1.5 years, or 18 months.

• Sincerity: (How is this an honest practice of your life?) Being involved in the process of writing creates meaning and purpose in my life. In all honesty, the pursuit of meaning and purpose is at the heart of my core values in life.
• Specific: (what do you want?) write a western novel, with fantastical elements.
• Measurable: (what does it look like with complete?) 65,000-75,000 total words, twenty chapters, and 245-275 pages, 8inch by 5inch trim, matte cover finish, 10point word font, Palatino linotype word style. Cover design: crossed rifles.
• Attainable: (what plan will you follow?) 500words per day, six days a week, produces 3000 words per week. Then, 22 weeks to 25 weeks minimum to write first draft. Plus, two to three weeks for a rough outline, then roughly in about 25 to 28 weeks, or approximately in 7 to 8 months the first draft will be complete. And, taking into account revisions and edits, another 6 to 10 months. Then total time for completion is 13 months to 18 months.
• Relevant: (why does it matter to only you?) Thinking and solving problems with fictional narrative story telling is currently a highly valuable part of my life. Hence, spending the time, effort and discomfort associated with this goal is meaningful and purposeful in my life.
• Time: (Does this goal exist for you within a reasonable time frame?) I believe I can accomplish this goal with a year and a half of consistent effort and practice. (see Attainable above)

Thank You

I appreciate your time in reading my blog post. Next Monday I will upload the next part of Chapter-3: Responsibilities, Goals and Success from my self-development book, How Does Studying Work?