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Change Your Direction Not Your Decision!

NicholaJames

Published on December 29, 2019

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Change Your Direction Not Your Decision!

“When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goals; you do not change your decision to get there.” Zig Ziglar

Meaning of the Quote:

If you cannot overcome obstacles, then find an alternative, change your direction and continue on your path to your goal achievement. Never change your decision to get there instead decide that you will not stop pursuing your goals.

Discussion of the Quote:

Obstacles are part of the goal achievement process. So you will always encounter obstacles along your journey to success. It is important that you try to overcome them so that you can continue on your journey.

More importantly, some people view obstacles as a puzzle to solve while others look at them as an opportunity to grow. Others see obstacles as threats and still others see them as meaning they cannot succeed. Sometimes it may be impossible to overcome some of your obstacles. So instead you may have to change direction if you cannot find a way to get around those obstacles. However, never let your obstacles change your decision to continue on toward your goal achievement.

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Furthermore, the truth is that achieving most goals means overcoming obstacles. They are a normal part of the process.”If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” Frank Clark

Final Thoughts:

There will always be obstacles on our success journey. The ability to clear those obstacles is what makes our lives rich and makes us feel accomplished when we finally reach the pinnacle of success.

There will be obstacles that we can overcome, some that we will not. Sometimes we may have to work around the obstacles or find alternatives. However, we should never change our decision to get there. Therefore, we should never give up without wise consideration when obstacles arise.

I appreciate your time and your comments.

To our success!

Kind regards,

Nichola


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