ACHIEVEMENT

What constitutes ‘Achievement?’

When it comes to life goals it is ‘accomplishment’ that counts. ‘Buts,’ ‘if onlys’ and ‘what ifs’ do not count other than for our educational edification. Things that might have been, or negative memories and attitudes from our past experience do not count in totalling our achievements. However, they can have great merit if we apply the lessons of our past in a positive and constructive manner toward establishing a new path to overcome our frustrations and find new roads around the obstacles that prevented us from achieving our goals. This applies to those with disability, illness or health issues as well as those in good health: Achievement is a result of our attitude and our commitment, and also a result of accepting responsibility for our own failures. We must believe in our abilities and what we ‘CAN ACHIEVE,’ rather than to dwell on what we have not achieved or to dwell on fears that we may not achieve. We must find a way around our limitations, especially negative attitudes in our thinking process that tell us it can’t be done. Too often, we limit our own success with preconceived beliefs. There is always a path to succeed provided our goals are realistic. Finding something that we value and believe is truly worthwhile and really worth doing is the prime consideration -- then sticking with it and never giving up. It is ‘persistence’ that leads to success and the results of achievement. Real achievement and happiness may be in helping others and in trying to make the world a better place for everyone...

If a goal is unrealistic, it may need to be modified. If we are convinced that our goals are realistic and good for the world, our families and our own well being, we must be willing to try more than one road to that destination. And, we should always be willing to consult with others of high moral character to ascertain the true value, validity and worth of our goals.

We won’t be able to ‘jump over a mountain,’ but we may be able to ‘gradually’ climb over it by crawling, gripping and pulling our way up to the top and over to the other side! Those who are willing to try, to learn and to overcome the obstacles are the Achievers!

By the way, anything we can learn from others who have been down our path before will make our efforts far easier. Reluctance to seek professional advice or our stubborn resolve to do it 'our own way' may cost us a lot of money and lost time. Seek out the best knowledge and solutions from those who are in the know. Realize that there is little benefit in reinventing the wheel (unless we want a square one :-). The belief that our own instincts or insights are the only correct ones may cause us considerable grief and disappointment. Educate one's self and prepare one's self well before emabarking on a major undertaking or profession. Professional training and education will save us a lot of grief! And remember, when it comes renewable energy: As applies to permits and safety procedures, there are usually sound reasons for their implementation.