Take the Shot and Go For Your Goal!

The proof is in the pudding. Ever play basketball? It almost seemed as though trash-talking was written into the way that the sport was played. I guess being one of the games that you get to play and talk (or be able to) and the opponent always seems to be talking down to the one holding the ball. Hmm, the one that is holding the ball......Isn't THAT the one who has the opportunity to score? They always seem to have that focused look on their face too, as they are looking towards getting the ball into the basket to score. So what are the lessons here?
Get the ball!

What is your goal? What is it you want to achieve? You got to know what you want in order to go after it. No matter how big or small your goal is, it is something you need to hold onto and have a clear idea about before you can get on the court and head for the net.

FOCUS!
Once you have a clear idea of what it is you want to achieve, keep that clear vision of your goal in your sights. Make a vision board, sit down with your eyes closed and visualize your goal achieved, post sticky notes around your home or office as reminders of your goals. Keep asking yourself how you can move closer to your goal each day.

Push past opposition!

Now that you are taking the steps towards reaching your goals you have to keep moving up the court in order to get the ball in the basket. The more steps you take, the closer you get to the net, the closer you get to scoring. Each step forward is another step accomplished. Those steps you are taking towards your goals are goals within themselves. Each day decide on an action you can take to move around obstacles and positively through your opposition to get in position where you can.....

SCORE!

MAKE THE SHOT! The one holding the ball is the one who gets to make the shot and has more opportunity to win the game. Get the ball in your possession! And keep taking shots at the basket. It's the best way to win......Play the game! When you know what it is that you need to apply in order to get to your goals, then you can always be in a position to score and succeed. You don't have to go and play basketball to get in the game. Feel free to apply to other areas in your life.

By Elisa Sterling-Cowan