12 Things that Happy People Do Differently
#9 Happy People Commit to Their Goals
Being wholeheartedly dedicated to and focused on doing something that is important to you can become such a powerful force that can be generalized throughout your life. Amazing things, such as developing a stronger sense of confidence and competence, start happening when we commit ourselves to doing whatever it takes to get somewhere. I think the two most important qualities of success are focus and concentration. Focus means knowing exactly what it is you want and concentration means having the discipline to concentrate single-mindedly on one thing until it is complete. That is the difference between people who are successful and those who struggle in this area.
For a little help getting started, check out my link to S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting (PDF) to get you moving!