Why Your Goals Need to Be Ridiculous

IN THIS EPISODE: Embrace 'ridiculous' goals, push beyond your comfort zone, and actively work towards your dreams by refusing to make excuses and consistently moving forward.

TOPICS: Goals, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Accountability

KEY FIGURES: Tariq Williams, Money Making Playbook, Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Speak Your Vision Podcast, Living in Clarity Podcast, Amplify New Voices program

The money making playbook:  https://wearevisionofhope.myflodesk.com/moneymakingplaybook

SUM making playbook: MARY:
Tariq Williams reflects on the end of the first quarter, emphasizing the importance of evaluating personal progress and momentum. He highlights that time moves quickly and people often find excuses to avoid pursuing their goals, urging listeners to recognize that they can always find reasons not to do something, but should instead focus on their internal purpose and motivation.

The podcast host discusses the concept of setting 'ridiculous' goals, challenging listeners to push beyond their comfort zones and set aspirations that might seem unrealistic to others. He argues that if goals don't seem ridiculous to anyone, it might indicate that a person is limiting themselves and not truly challenging their potential.

Williams shares personal experiences and insights about goal-setting, comparing goal achievement to driving a car - goals require active work and commitment to move forward. He encourages listeners to set specific goals for the upcoming quarter, be accountable, and not settle for less than what they truly want to achieve.

KEY QUOTES:
• "Your goals need to be absolutely and utterly ridiculous. And this is not hyperbole." - Tariq Williams
• "You can literally always find a reason to not do something." - Tariq Williams
• "Time waits for no one. Therefore, action is required." - Tariq Williams
• "If your goals aren't ridiculous to anyone, if they're not even a little bit ridiculous to you, then we should push yourself a little bit harder." - Tariq Williams
• "Bend over backwards for yourself. You do it for everybody else." - Tariq Williams

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• At the end of the first quarter, it's crucial to reflect on your progress and not make excuses for not pursuing your goals
• Set goals that are so ambitious that they seem ridiculous to others, as this pushes you out of your comfort zone and prevents self-limitation
• Consistency is the key difference between good and great performance in achieving your objectives
• Don't tolerate situations or people that don't support your growth; choose to not participate in negative interactions
• Goals require active work and commitment - like driving a car, they won't move forward without your intentional effort
• Focus on setting specific goals for the next four months (second quarter) rather than broad annual resolutions
• Learn to bend over backwards for yourself instead of always accommodating others, which includes setting boundaries and prioritizing your own growth
• Time moves continuously, so take action now and don't wait for a 'perfect' moment to pursue your dreams

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