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PART SIX
Manifesting Goals: Taking Action
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Introduction
It’s not about where you’re at. It’s about what
you’re
doing 
about where you’re at.
I believe in taking action and building momentum towards your goal. This
shouldn’t be confused with taking big steps; you can move forward with baby
steps. However, it’s always a good idea to give everything you’ve got.
For example, if my intention is to be the biggest music artist in the world, I
don’t have to try to sell out arenas right away. I could start by creating a
song. That’s a small step in the right direction.
At the same time, I could pour every little part of me into the song. I could
ensure the lyrics are the best they can be and I can perform the vocals to the
best of my abilities. This might mean that I have to spend extra time on it, or
learn new skills, but that’s all an investment into my future – my dreams.
Many of us have a series of excuses ready to explain why something can’t be
done. Often, you’ll hear people relay their doubts or explain how they lack
time, expertise, resources, money, etc. But when we want a goal badly
enough, we make sacrifices in other areas to make it possible. I’ve come to
realize that it’s not necessary to have lots of free time to achieve a dream. The
same goes for money and other resources. What you do need is a vision, a
belief in it, and serious dedication. You’ll find a way if you keep taking
action.
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We might not want to sacrifice our luxuries or undergo the pain of hard work
to get our desired outcome. We don’t want to step outside of our comfort
zone. We accept mediocrity while we simultaneously complain about it. But
then that outcome will remain out of reach. ‘I’m not ready,’ we say. But
when 
will
you be ready? Sir Richard Branson was diagnosed as dyslexic at
school. He dropped out at the age of 16 to start a magazine. He was hardly
‘ready’ in most people’s eyes. But he was driven.
He didn’t know anything about planes, but he started Virgin Atlantic anyway.
Along with an incredible net worth, Richard Branson’s Virgin Group
includes more than 400 companies. He’s as driven today as he was when he
was 16. He isn’t lucky; his history reveals bad trades throughout. He’s just
someone who believes in his vision and he acts on it.
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