How To Create Difficult But Attainable Golf Goals

My career has been built around the targets I have set for myself. I have managed to achieve them sometimes and have had to face failures too?sometimes by just a wee little bit. Maybe that has kept the fire burning in me and helped me move from one echelon to another.

I have written this article to guide you on how to set goals for yourself. Personally I am impressed by Leslie Cameron?s methodology and would recommend it to all. To start with, set a goal that is ?achievable? rather than setting an unachievable goal for you. Research and see if anyone prior to you has been able to achieve the same goal. If no, what is the basis on which you feel you shall be able to do it? The answers to these questions would give you clarity on whether your targets are reasonable or not.

Now try to diagnose if the whole process of achieving the goal is in your hands or not and what costs would you have to incur for the same. For example your golf practice sessions with your coach and how regularly you attend them are in your control. Also, for the extra practice you may have to sacrifice some personal gatherings too. So ask yourself if you are mentally prepared for these sacrifices.

DO YOU HAVE ALL THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL? Is your golf swing good enough? If not, can you find an instructor to refine it? Are you physically in the right shape? Do you need to improve your flexibility, stability and strength? Take the time to make sure you have everything you need to achieve your goal.

Lastly make a rough time limit in which you think you shall fulfill your goal. Are you going to fulfill it immediately? If not, is the delay acceptable to you? If it is not acceptable to you then you are back to square one as this goal is not for you. Set goals to take your life forward and not to frustrate you further.

1. What are my expectations from my life and where do I wish to be?

2. Shall I be able to do it?

3. How would I know that my goal has been fulfilled?

4) Is achieving this goal within my control?

5. Am I mentally prepared to bear the costs and compromises for achieving the goal?

6) Do I have all the resources I need to achieve my goal?

7. If I achieve my goal after a certain time would it be acceptable to me?

Answer these and get ready to achieve your targets.