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LESSON: 04

MAKE A CLEAR GOAL OR VISION:

Another key to success is to make a clear goal and vision. Most people
have a general idea about what they want for their lives. The capacity to relay
that vision to others is the challenge. This is something that sets apart a leader
from the rest.

The main quality that all leaders share is that they have a clear and
exciting vision for the future, and the ability to communicate that vision.

COMMUNICATE YOUR VISION:

Excellent leaders take the time to think through and develop a clear picture
of how life will look in one, three, and five-year increments.
Leaders can communicate this vision in such a way that others “buy-
in.” Eventually, others see this vision as belonging to them.
Quran says about making a goal, “O my son, do not relate your vision
to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to
man, is a manifest enemy.” (QURAN 12:5)

HOW YOU SET CLEAR GOALS AND VISION:

To better your chances of triumph, it is a good idea to start with a plan
and write it down. Therefore, I am giving you some tips for setting clear
goals.

1. BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC:

Be clear and specific with what you want to achieve. Do not just say
you want to get fit or healthy, say you want to run a mile in 6 minutes, say
you want to lose 10 pounds. Make it a clear goal that you can measure.

2. BREAK THE GOAL DOWN INTO STEPS:

Have smaller goals to reach throughout the year, and reward yourself
with something when you reach them.

3. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

We feel good about ourselves when can see our improvements.

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