Getting from A to Z

For many, the purpose of life is to turn their hopes and dreams into reality.

To put this into a familiar example, their aim is to get from A (hopes) to Z (reality).

Many people understand this concept. However, what they do not understand is how to get from A to Z.

Getting from A to Z is not a simple concept.

Before getting to Z, one must pass through B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X and Y first!

The reason why so few people turn their hopes (A) into reality (Z) is because they believe that this must all be accomplished in one giant and frightening step.

The truth is that it takes many smaller steps to get from A to Z. The first step is from A to B. Then comes B to C. This is followed by C to D etc.

Finally, one gets from Y to Z and the long-term objective is complete.

Take some time to look at your long-term goals. Are you expecting to achieve them in one giant step? If so, invest some time in the exercise on the right hand side.

On a sheet of paper, write the letters A to Z down the vertical axis. 1) Next to Z, write down the ultimate objective. 2) Next to A, write down where you currently are. 3) Besides B, write down the first step you need to take. 4) Next to C, write down the second step. As you work down the alphabet, you will find that there are gaps between the last action and the goal(Z). Leave this empty because as you progress, you will discover further steps that still need to be taken. 5) Once you have your list of milestones, show it to someone who has already achieved your goal or compare it to the biography of someone who is where you are. By doing this, you will be able to judge the validity of the path that you have set before you. 6) Once you have a plan with various steps, go from A to B, then B to C in smaller steps. You will find that you will reach Z with a lot more ease and satisfaction than if you would have jumped straight from A to Z!