Essay on Goals
We must imagine everything we do before we can do48 total reviews
Comment from animatqua
I started reading this with the attitude of "Here goes another useless pep talk." I finished with some profound new ideas about goals.
I was particularly impressed when the essay immediately went beyond the realm of `riches' etc. and into the deeper goals of life. This is an element too often missed in many inspirational pieces.
You made me think today, and for that, I thank you!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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I started reading this with the attitude of "Here goes another useless pep talk." I finished with some profound new ideas about goals.
I was particularly impressed when the essay immediately went beyond the realm of `riches' etc. and into the deeper goals of life. This is an element too often missed in many inspirational pieces.
You made me think today, and for that, I thank you!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thank you. I am getting invaluable input from reviews. The reason for my joining this site was to improve my communication skills and create a book in the process. The book will be titled "From Now On" and intends to turn attention towards creating a future that echoes John Lennon's "Imagine." All essays published here will be converted to chapters that delve into the subject further. They are my templates. I invite you to participate as much as you like. My profile has all the essays to date. Collaboration to share royalties is fine with me...John
Comment from Aglovale
A very interesting and informative essay. My mother works in a similar area to that which you describe, although more tailored towards goals specific to the workplace rather than life in general. Some of the texts you mention sound very helpful, and the exercise about writing down the goals and thinking about what you would change if death was around the corner (as of course, it really is) are definitely something I would be willing to try. Thanks for sharing your experience with us all.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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A very interesting and informative essay. My mother works in a similar area to that which you describe, although more tailored towards goals specific to the workplace rather than life in general. Some of the texts you mention sound very helpful, and the exercise about writing down the goals and thinking about what you would change if death was around the corner (as of course, it really is) are definitely something I would be willing to try. Thanks for sharing your experience with us all.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thank you. I am getting invaluable input from reviews. The reason for my joining this site was to improve my communication skills and create a book in the process. The book will be titled "From Now On" and intends to turn attention towards creating a future that echoes John Lennon's "Imagine." All essays published here will be converted to chapters that delve into the subject further. They are my templates. I invite you to participate as much as you like. My profile has all the essays to date. Collaboration to share royalties is fine with me...John
Comment from Kingsland
Have you ever Read any of Carlos Castaneda's books. If not I do believe you would gain a further insight to the awareness of life from his books. His mentor was an Indian Shaman By the name of Don Juan Mattus. I'm not sure if a spelled his last name correctly here, as it's been a long time since I have read one of these books. I enjoyed reading this well written article... John
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Have you ever Read any of Carlos Castaneda's books. If not I do believe you would gain a further insight to the awareness of life from his books. His mentor was an Indian Shaman By the name of Don Juan Mattus. I'm not sure if a spelled his last name correctly here, as it's been a long time since I have read one of these books. I enjoyed reading this well written article... John
Comment Written 09-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2011
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Thank you. I am getting invaluable input from reviews. The reason for my joining this site was to improve my communication skills and create a book in the process. The book will be titled "From Now On" and intends to turn attention towards creating a future that echoes John Lennon's "Imagine." The thread that I follow is from "The Four Agreements." by de Ruiz. The Toltec teachings of scientific spirituality he depicts include Casteneda and others. They will be identified in the book. All essays published here will be converted to chapters that delve into the subject further. They are my templates. I invite you to participate as much as you like. My profile has all the essays to date. Collaboration to share royalties is fine with me...John
Comment from Auroraboreal800
What en excellent piece! Very well written. Good message. I agree totally and I think that goals, even the undefined ones are responsible for all the good and evil in all of mankind.
Regards.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2011
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What en excellent piece! Very well written. Good message. I agree totally and I think that goals, even the undefined ones are responsible for all the good and evil in all of mankind.
Regards.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2011
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Thank you. I will soon be preparing the intro to a new book that will incorporate all these essays into a book. Each chapter will develop into a chapter that will produce the final product...John
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Wonderful idea! Best wishes!
:)
Comment from The Stranger
An excellent piece that tells us that in life, we need to set targets for us the reach if we want to make anything out of our lives, really first class read!
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2011
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An excellent piece that tells us that in life, we need to set targets for us the reach if we want to make anything out of our lives, really first class read!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2011
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Thank you. I will soon be preparing the intro to a new book that will incorporate all these essays into a book. Each chapter will develop into a chapter that will produce the final product...John
Comment from EXMAN. nffc
title", I thought
the comma comes after 'title' and I don't think thae titles of works you are naming are supposed to use the " marks. the ' mark will suffice. You will need to check the use of comma's after the naming of a title also. You have done it in some places and not in others.
their actions upon these news and you find
should it not be 'this news'?
what we born to do
we 'were' born to do
perhaps spouse
perhaps 'a' spouse
Good, clear and concise advice. Very well done. I think you would benefit from the attentions of a good editor as I'm no spag hunter and even I picked up a few little nits. Keep it up mate, well done.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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title", I thought
the comma comes after 'title' and I don't think thae titles of works you are naming are supposed to use the " marks. the ' mark will suffice. You will need to check the use of comma's after the naming of a title also. You have done it in some places and not in others.
their actions upon these news and you find
should it not be 'this news'?
what we born to do
we 'were' born to do
perhaps spouse
perhaps 'a' spouse
Good, clear and concise advice. Very well done. I think you would benefit from the attentions of a good editor as I'm no spag hunter and even I picked up a few little nits. Keep it up mate, well done.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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I appreciate a clean desk, a clean plate and clean prose. Thanks so much...John Have a go at my other essays, if you want...John
Comment from JessicaAshley
Wonderful! As a very goal-oriented person, I found this essay very helpful. You stated so many true steps that are needed in order to fully accomplish your goal. Great job!
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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Wonderful! As a very goal-oriented person, I found this essay very helpful. You stated so many true steps that are needed in order to fully accomplish your goal. Great job!
Comment Written 08-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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Humble thanks. You may get something out of my communication essay...John
Comment from WilliamDeen
Interesting piece and point of view. It is well written though a little wordy. Your logic follows a clear line of thought. Keep Writing.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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Interesting piece and point of view. It is well written though a little wordy. Your logic follows a clear line of thought. Keep Writing.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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Thanks again...John
Comment from Spiritual Echo
You should take out the apology in the writer's notes. Whether the write took an hour or more, the opinions were garnered over a lifetime and as such should not be dismissed or for that matter minimized. By doing so you may evoke in the reader a toss off essay. They may even feel foolish for their absorbtion in your comments.
What comes easy to some may indeed be a traumatic turn in thinking.
I've been in sales for 30 years (jewelry manufacturing) and as such have watched the ego's and buyer's needs unfold in front of my observant, but unexpressive eyes.
Kenny Roger's has a good philosophy as well...."Don't count your money when it's sitting on the table. There'll be time enough....
And so, in your essay you have identified the differance between the "buyers and the sellers" of the world. Those, regardless of profession who waith for life to happen to them, using whatever imagined status they believe they have, and, the sellers who go out their and make things happen.
Reads like the beginning of a book.
Sounds like the beginning of a book.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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You should take out the apology in the writer's notes. Whether the write took an hour or more, the opinions were garnered over a lifetime and as such should not be dismissed or for that matter minimized. By doing so you may evoke in the reader a toss off essay. They may even feel foolish for their absorbtion in your comments.
What comes easy to some may indeed be a traumatic turn in thinking.
I've been in sales for 30 years (jewelry manufacturing) and as such have watched the ego's and buyer's needs unfold in front of my observant, but unexpressive eyes.
Kenny Roger's has a good philosophy as well...."Don't count your money when it's sitting on the table. There'll be time enough....
And so, in your essay you have identified the differance between the "buyers and the sellers" of the world. Those, regardless of profession who waith for life to happen to them, using whatever imagined status they believe they have, and, the sellers who go out their and make things happen.
Reads like the beginning of a book.
Sounds like the beginning of a book.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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The replies and comments I have received have been undeniably the best experience yet. I am trying so hard to pay more attention to my delivery and still my ego blather sneaks in. Thank you so much for the very valuable input...John
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I'll keep my eye on your work and I will call you on your
ego" In this one you wrote an exceptional dialogue that few people short of those who consider themselves pros have ever considered.
It'd like a switch goes off in their head if the delivery is well positioned to entice them to think, rather than get defensive.
Comment from LKM2009
I think this is my last 6 star I'd give two of them if I had more. Very interesting, a great read and lots to learn. I disagree with compettion. I believe compettion is a great help in acheving goals. Maybe I read that wrong. But other then that I tried to soak up as much as I could. I'm going to read it again.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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I think this is my last 6 star I'd give two of them if I had more. Very interesting, a great read and lots to learn. I disagree with compettion. I believe compettion is a great help in acheving goals. Maybe I read that wrong. But other then that I tried to soak up as much as I could. I'm going to read it again.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2011
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I apologize for hastening this write. I took less than an hour and a half to put it together this morning and am getting some really good feedback for improvement. Thanks for your comments. I have edited quite a bit...John