A Swift Kick in the Butt

Apparently that's just what I needed to get up and get moving with a whole lot more purpose.

Knowing where you want to be is wonderful but it all counts for naught if you don't take any purposeful action towards getting there.

What's your Purpose for Being here at WA?

The Oxford Dictionary defines purpose as:

• the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
• a person's sense of resolve or determination
• having as one's intention or objective

A swift kick in the rear, helped me to realise that so far I was merely having fun here at WA. Yes I enjoyed everything I was learning and I was putting some of that learning into action.

I had a general end goal in mind but I was operating without a definite sense of purpose.

In truth and fact the end goal was really quite vague. I wanted to be successful and make money. But how exactly did my actions here on a daily basis fit into completing the puzzle of me achieving my goal.

Having a Plan is Important

I needed a proper plan. Why? Because planning is the process of thinking about what needs to get done to achieve the desired outcome.

It's your blueprint for success. Without a plan you're like a boat out at sea without an engine or sails, hoping to get to shore.

The thing is, we innately know that plans are necessary. That's why we never hop into a plane and try to take off; or prepare to cook a gourmet meal when we're not even sure how to boil water.

We know that we have to climb that staircase one or even two steps at a time before we get to the top. Each rung on the ladder of success teaches us a valuable lesson that we need in order to take a step further.

2021 Goals

To ring in the New Year, WA members have been posting about their objectives, ideas and goals over the next 12 months.

Some listed their plans in complete detail, others gave overviews of how 2020 stacked up against that year's plan, while some shared ideas on how they went about setting their annual goals.

It was during reading one of these articles that my light bulb went off. I realised that I was the rudderless ship out at sea. I knew where I wanted to be and the ocean was bouncing me around, completing task after task. But at the end of the day I still had no clear sight of my promised land.

Ouch! That swift kick in the butt really hurt. For a moment I felt like I wasted the past two months here at WA. But those moments never last for long with me. I see sunshine and butterflies no matter what the circumstances.

Two things quickly came to mind though. Firstly, I realised i felt the true power of the WA Community at work.

This platform gives us the opportunity for self reflection and self assessment since members are so willing to share their experiences and plans openly.

Secondly, I remember that everyone's journey is different and my path to success will not be the same as yours. Everything will work out for me in my perfect timing, so no need to judge myself against anyone one else.

My Success is Guaranteed

I know this for certain. I have no doubt in my mind and my vision for success at WA is clear. A perfect road map has been provided for me to set the foundation. It is now up to me to complete the plan, month by month, week by week and day by day to achieve the end result.

It doesn't matter where you're at right now. You're able to get from here to anywhere you want to be.

Continue to reach for the stars my WA family. I surely intend to grab a few!

Stay blessed

Roberta