“We aim above the mark to hit the mark.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Set lofty, stretch goals that are challenging and make you question how you’re going to actually achieve them.
If you ask big questions, you’re forced to come up with big answers.
You don’t have to know every step to get there. But figure out the big steps you think it will take and start with the first step. Figure it out as you go – following the rough outline you laid out and letting your experience and mentors guide you along the way.
Even if you don’t hit your lofty goal, you should have still succeeded in other areas along the way. Swing for the fences and you might still hit a double. But the key is to strive for improvement, don’t strive for perfection. Keep a positive attitude and enjoy the journey.