If you have problems focusing on your goals, your not alone. People always seem to think they know what they want but it's always just out of grasp. We've all dealt with those situations where you feel stuck.

So why is it that some people grab ahold of the success they are looking for, while others struggle day and night and never achieve anything?

Some may think they're on the right track but do not have a clear enough vision or the vision is clear but the means in which to achieve that success is covered in the fog. My hope is that by the end of this page you will be headed in the right direction. A lot of the tools needed to complete your goals for success are very easy to learn and master. The question I have for you is this...... what are you willing to do to achieve those goals?

My belief is, the more tools you have the better off you will be. The skills developed, the mistakes learned from and any other opportunity where there is a chance to change your life. When would now be the right time to start?

 A man in his mid-30s is driving his yellow Porsche 911 on a twisty winding road heading up the side of a mountain. There is deep concern and anguish on his face. His mind drifts, thoughts dance around his head wildly.

It's not the road he's worried about because he's drove this road 1 million times. It's not the destination that is making his hands cold and clammy he's been there a lot of times as well. It could be that this last month has been living hell for him..

A car accident almost taking his oldest son's life, his job deciding it's time to downsize and now he no longer has a job and the icing on the cake!! His wife of eight years no longer loves him and wants out. It seems almost unreal..... but it's very real and it's in his face. With tears welling up in his eyes, he gives a heavy sigh and pushes on the accelerator.

The car turns onto a familiar gravel road. His heart pounding out of his chest! In a moments time.... some very tough decisions will be made. The car comes to a stop and he gets out. With birds chirping and the light wind blowing on his face, he slowly turns to grab something from his trunk. He makes his way up the steep embankment. At the top he finds himself standing at the edge of a beautifully high cliff overlooking a breathtaking view. He stood here before and asked himself a lot of questions but this time it's different.

He reflects on a cliff note version of his life.. he doesn't seem as afraid as he did last time but still it's there. What defines the metal of a man? Is it his actions or is it something deeper? Is it the works of man that define who he is?

He takes a deep breath in..... looks up at the blue sky above him.... and jumps...

With the solid ground that he was once standing on far behind him now, the feelings that he made a bad mistake creeped into his head. He remembered a quote that he had heard... "if the fall won't do you in...... then the sudden stop surely will" and with that.... a smile came onto his face. He was no longer focused on the outside problems. He was focused on the situation at hand. With time running out and the ground quickly coming to greet him...... he said a prayer to himself... and then pulled the ripcord.

The rushing wind became silent as the yellow and red parachute deployed behind him..

He was now once again in control of his life. Guiding himself to a clearing in the trees... he made his gentle descent. He started to hear the voices of his cheering friends, "you did it" .."You really Freakin DID IT!!". He lands safely on the ground... and his life is never the same again.

 Here are some tips to focus on and to use. They should never be the be-all end-all, they should be looked at as tools to add to your toolbox. Seek out the answers that inspire and move your life in a new direction.

1. Think about what is possible: Don't get caught up in thinking about the past you. Think about the future you, the successful you. The you that has already completed the goals. Always think about what is possible... don't get stuck in"it can never happen" because you'll be right...... it will never happen! When you focus on what is possible, doors open and questions get answered.
2. Be Bold: It's in the times that you take personal responsibility, that the greatest achievements are made. Your success is in the actions you take and in the lessons you learn. Being bold however does not mean being stupid. Rushing into things without a clear view is a recipe for disaster! When you're bold, you know what needs to be done, you've done your homework and you get connected with people who have answers. The key to being bold is that you know what you want and despite all the adversity and all the naysayers, you do it anyway!
3. Dream Big:Never be afraid of dreaming big. Everyone of us has a special gift, something to contribute. Give yourself the reins back on the vision of your life. When would now be the best time to stop living someone else's dream. I know for me it's right now!

In closing I would like to say thank you, for your time and your willingness to change yourself. It is truly important to never give up on yourself and remember....... It's not what you get from life that makes your success, rather what you give to life that makes you truly blessed.