It’s almost the end of June so I thought the post was timely 
On the first of June, we talked about setting up goals to create an amazing month so it only makes sense to spend sometime towards the end of the month to see how our plans have worked out.
Regardless of how your plans have worked out and whether or not you’ve achieved your monthly goals, here’s another measurement to take.
Did you put up a good fight?
Now, I’m not talking about fighting with your boss, parents, spouse or anything at all. I’m talking about your fight with the following 7 habits that keep most of us from getting what we want.
1. Did you fight against “I think I know it”?
I think I know it is the biggest killer of knowledge. When we think we know something - we usually block out the information, after all it’s the same old same old.. So, it’s important to go in with a New attitude. The information may not be new but the presentation may just click with you giving you concrete strategies to use. Did you try your very best to just let others get their word in, to listen rather than speak? Did you invest some time in developing your own skills? Did you spend time on your personal and professional development?
2. Did You fight against “Oh, I can’t do this”?
This one, I think is the biggest struggle for most of us. You set your plans, get up in the morning, something goes wrong and you’re completely off track.
“How could that happen to me”, ” I can’t believe it”, “I can’t believe he/she did that to me”, “What’s wrong with me”, “Why does everybody hate me?”
And, you get nothing done.
The poor me or victim mentality keeps a lot of us from getting where we want to go. You’ve got to get stronger and say “Well, this didn’t work - so what? I can deal with it” “I’ll make it work”.
Easier said than done, I know but it’s worth it.
3. How about “Oh My Gosh, the world is falling apart”?
Have you ever felt like the world was really going to fall apart? I have. You’re late to a meeting and you can’t help but think of all the things that could go wrong. Your colleagues must’ve used the opportunity to fill up everyone against you, Oh No, the world is falling apart!
Tell me if I’m alone but I think I have personally calculated at least a 100 different situations where apocalypse was probably around half a second away.
I think they also call it panic.
Anyhow, the truth is..The earth is still pretty much in tact and I’m still alive. And I somehow think I’m not the only person who has experienced this. So, now that you know a little secret about me..Here’s something to ask yourself.
Did you fight hard to keep your focus on where it should be?
Keep your eyes on the prize not the price.
It’s not just a feel good thing - it also saves you from insanity.
4. How about “Maybe in 5 minutes”?
Also known as procrastination - another great killer of dreams. And, it’s pretty bloody too.
“I just don’t feel like it right now”, “I’ve got too much to deal with”, “I’ve tried hard enough maybe I can sleep now…oooh or play Super Smash Bros” (Video games are evil, I tell ya), “Maybe I’ll be more awake after my nap”.
And, what are the chances of that happening? Listen, the next time you want to procrastinate ask yourself why. If you are really really tired - you deserve a nap and even Super Smash Bros or Super Mario..But, you’ve got to be realistic..
Don’t waste your time, ever!
5. Did You fight against “I/he/she is an idiot”
This goes with “I can’t do it” but also deserve a section of it’s own. You’ve got to believe in yourself and your dream to get it. And, there’s not much to be accomplished by carrying grudges either. If you just let others and yourself make some mistakes along the way and accept it, you’re going to get there a lot happier.
Did you try your best this month to forgive others, their mistakes, yourself and your mistakes?
6. How about “But..maybe I can’t”
Also known as fear. There’s tons of types of fear out there. There’s the fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of success, fear of heights and so on. Fear can be a real pain in the neck even if you have everything else correct. It will play up your emotions and get you in the “I’m helpless” hole faster than anything else.
The important thing is…did you face your fear (or atleast try your best?). If you did…you are a winner no matter whether or not the goals you set actually worked out.
7. And how about “But, I don’t know if this will work” or “But, we’ve been doing this for so long I’m afraid to change”
Taking risks is a pretty risky thing 
But, I know there are some people who won’t even take an angstrom of a risk. For those of you who don’t know what an angstrom is - it’s 0.1 nanometers. Taking a good amount of risk is healthy, don’t let it scare you
The point of this post
This is probably the longest post I’ve written but the point is this..
Most people set goals, don’t get there, cry and give up.
And, I don’t want you to do that.
Celebrate every victory you get. If you fought real hard against some of your fears - don’t let that go uncounted even if the goal on paper didn’t get achieved. Recognize every bit of effort you put in and celebrate every single victory.
You’re one (or million) steps closer to your goals now depending on the nature of fears/habits you fought to break or acquire.
Well done
photo credit: Pingu1963
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