Every Day Counts When Reaching Your Goal

I work with people on a daily basis working towards achieving their goals. One of the most common things that’s a challenge for people is to not give up. They don’t see growth, change, or return in the first little while of moving towards their goal and that is hard.

Having a vision and/or goal can sometimes feel like you are getting nowhere fast. In today’s world we are living in an instant world. A world where everything comes to us quickly, at a pace that feels like we are loosing. The art of working hard towards the things we want or treasure feel daunting. The story below is a reminder to motivate and inspire us to keep on keeping on towards our goal. To keep moving forward every day regardless of the short term goal, keep focused on the bigger picture and what motivated you in the beginning of this goal. There will be ups and downs, but you will get there!

The Story of The Chinese Bamboo Tree

Like any plant, growth of the Chinese Bamboo Tree requires nurturing, water, soil, and sunshine. In its first year, we see no signs of activity above the soil. In the second year, no growth above the soil. The third, the fourth, still nothing. Our patience is tested and we begin to wonder if our efforts (caring, water, etc.) will ever see anything rewarding!

Finally in the fifth year… A miracle! We experience growth. What a growth it is!

The Chinese Bamboo Tree grows 80 feet in just six weeks!

Let’s get real! Does the Chinese Bamboo Tree really grow 80 feet in six weeks?

Did the Chinese Bamboo Tree lie dormant for four years only to grow exponentially in the fifth? Or, was the bamboo growing underground, developing and growing a root system strong enough to support its potential future growth in its fifth year and beyond?

The answer is, YES!  Had the bamboo not developed a strong foundation it could not have supported itself as it grew bigger and developed.

Isn’t that an inspirational story?

The same principle is true for people. People, who consistently and patiently work hard towards their dreams and goals, while overcoming daily, weekly, and monthly challenges, consistently bettering themselves, keeping positive and on track of their goal with no reward in sight except for believing in themselves… Regardless of others around them.

Take each day at a time, tomorrow is a new day. Believe in your goal. Keep on going. You will get there.

Hugs,

Tina x

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