Value the Goal Achieved
A candidate works hard for civil services exam (or Govt. Jobs Exam) & make a goal to be selected as government officer . He cleared Exam, get selected & the goal achieved. After few years , We see the same candidate or official become corrupt and involved in bribe .Â
A fat person goes to gym in order to become slim . He works out very hard and achieve his goal (to be slim) in few quarters . But after sometime , he stops working out and become fat again .
When we are near to promotion , we work hard & get promotion (goal achieved) . After that , We again go back to our comfort zone & don’t work as hard as earlier .
We make a goal to buy a new car by the end of the year . We save money somehow and buy it within the decided time limit . Before buying that car , We used to dream a lot that how would we care for it , how safely would we drive it . We would keep it clean all the time . But , once we have bought the car , We don’t care about the pre decided things . Now , when it comes to driving we just don’t drive it but fly it and hardly we get time to clean it .
A student works hard for his upcoming exams to get a good rank . He studies hard and get good rank (goal achieved) . After that , He gets overconfident & don’t study much . As a result , In next exams he doesn’t get the good rank .
A Salesman sets a goal to achieve his monthly target . He achieves it in mere 20 days . After that , he becomes silent & do no efforts for more sales and revenue generation for his company because his targets are over . Somewhere , It results in his late promotion and other benefits .
A sportsperson works extremely hard to get selection in the national team of his country . He gets select and play for his country (goal achieved) . But , after sometime he gets involved in other luxury / comforts of life . Which impact his game negatively and he lost place from the national team .
Above all examples are taken from real life . I don’t say it happens to everybody but it happens to many of us in different situations . These examples are taken from different areas of work . But , there is something common in these examples that someone makes a goal but don’t give it any importance after the goal achieved . Therefore , there is an important phrase coming out from these examples , which is –
There is no value of goal the moment we achieve it
There are people that value the goal achieved . That’s why they keep shinning level to level . They make new goals but they don’t degrade the value of the previous goal (the goal achieved) , they work more harder than earlier . They don’t become overconfident , they don’t get over excited from the success they get . Rather , they keep focus on the goal no matter how many successes they got and keep the momentum in their working area for many years . At last , they become famous personality of their area of work . Later , it becomes an inspiration for many in this world .
Therefore , our only motive for this blog is to point out that in general , we don’t value the goal achieved . But , We must think at the time and try to make alive the feelings which we were having before that success . We were having hunger to reach to our goal . We must get this hunger for our journey (of success) in order to become a leader of the particular area . So , We must retain the importance of the goal even after achieving it .
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people lose motivation after achieving their goals?
After achieving a goal, people often enter their comfort zone and believe the hard work is over. They lose the hunger and urgency that drove them initially. This happens because they stop valuing the goal once it’s achieved, forgetting that maintaining success requires the same or even more effort than achieving it.
How can I avoid becoming overconfident after achieving a goal?
Treat each achievement as a milestone, not a destination. Set new goals immediately to channel your energy. Remember that success is a continuous journey, not a one-time event. Keep the same intensity and discipline that got you there, even after winning.
Is it normal to relax after achieving a major goal?
While rest is important, complete relaxation is dangerous. A short recovery period is fine, but returning to comfort zone permanently leads to degradation. Successful people take brief rest and immediately refocus on maintaining their achievement and pursuing higher goals.
What's the difference between successful and unsuccessful people regarding goal achievement?
Successful people maintain the value of their achieved goals. They don’t become overexcited or complacent. They set new goals while continuing to work as hard as before, keeping the momentum alive. Unsuccessful people lose interest once the goal is achieved and slip back to old habits.
How do I keep the same hunger after achieving my goal?
Remind yourself of the effort and sacrifice you made to reach this goal. Recall how you felt before success. Set bigger goals to channel the same hunger toward new heights. Make a commitment to never degrade the standards you’ve set for yourself.
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