One of my biggest struggles is finishing something that I started.
I would always be excited and have all this energy in the beginning, but like a child with a new toy, the excitement fades away and the goal doesn't seem worth doing anymore so I would just give it up and move on to the next exciting thing.
Although there is nothing wrong with having a lot of ideas, I wasn't accomplishing the things I wanted to achieve by starting so many new projects and goals. I was actually diluting my efforts and wasting  my time because I would never reach my desired outcome.
I have now learned a great way to stick to my goals. It came to me after I heard this classic story:
It's the middle ages and there were 3 stone masons hard at work when a visitor stopped and asks each of them "What are you doing?"
The first stone mason said in a harsh voice, "Can't you see? I'm carrying rocks!"
The second stone mason replied in a more resigned voice, "I'm building a wall."
The last stone mason responded with enthusiasm, "I am building a beautiful cathedral that will glorify God for centuries to come."
Who do you think felt the most fulfilled? Who would you bet on to achieve their goal?
Now every time I set or evaluate a goal, I ask myself the question "What are you doing?" and I listen to my answer. I have discovered personally that when I see the bigger purpose behind my goals, it is much easier to do what it takes to achieve it even if I don't feel like doing it. If the goal doesn't have a bigger purpose, then it is not worth doing because I've come to learn that time is my most precious resource.
So ... what are you doing?
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i have a goal of becomeing a marine but i need to work towerds it physicly and the biggest issue is mently i choose job to job to job but i want to stick with a marine but i dont want to change my mind because i want to be a marine more than anything so the biggest issue is how do i stick with it. please email me back a response
Hi Gabe,
What makes you want to be a marine so bad? What makes you think that your biggest issue is the mental aspect?
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I’m trying to set a goal to stay on track. Im afraid when it comes down to the biggest challenges I still struggle trying to Think that I have to eventually going to live my life as an adult and take on those responcibilities
Thanks for sharing Kane. One tip I found helpful is to focus on taking the next step – forget about the enormity of the whole goal. Focus on the very next thing you can comfortably do towards your goal.
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The Diploma in Stonemasonry will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as general health, safety and welfare; productive working practices; and moving, handling and storing resources. Learners can specialise in banker masonry, external stone fixing, internal stone fixing, memorial masonry, stone cutting, stone cladding and heritage mason.