Part SIX of a six-part series on Goal Setting

38. Gratitude for what you have: This may be one of the most important tips in this entire report. Being grateful for what you have allows you to focus on the positive elements in your life, value the gifts you've already been given and appreciate the fruits of your goal-setting efforts.

39. Change your approach: Persistence is very important when working with goals. But sometimes you find yourself doing the same thing over and over and you aren't getting the results you want. When this happens, try something else.

40. Don't give up: Sometimes, after working hard to get your goal for a long period of time, when things look discouraging, you find yourself wanting to give up. This is just the critical time for you to continue taking action. Remember, "It's often darkest before the dawn".

41. Discipline and practice - small regular improvements: Some goals require you to commit to long-term discipline and practice. Your patience may also be tested. George Leonard, an author and accomplished martial arts teacher wrote a book about the importance of continual practice and self-discipline. One of the most important points in the book is that even when you're on a plateau and there seems to be little or no improvement; no matter how you feel, do the practice every day. If you want to become an expert at something you have to decide to be relentless in your commitment to the self-discipline required to reach your goal.

42. How can you tell when you're truly committed to a goal? When you think about it you get so motivated and enthusiastic that it's easy to take action!

43. What speeds up goal achievement? Some of the things that will get you to your goal faster are: Commitment, enthusiasm/passion, thinking about the goal a lot, using imagery or visualization.

44. Surround yourself with successful supportive people: It's very important to associate with people who have already reached the goals you want. It's also good to spend time with people who are striving for goals similar to yours. Unsupported friends and family may try to sabotage your efforts, be prepared for this if it happens.

45. Read success stories about others: One of the great ways for you to develop more inspiration, passion and commitment for achieving your goals is to read stories about people who have achieved outstanding success. Stories that are especially inspiring are about people who have faced great obstacles in reaching their goals. Their ingenuity, commitment and perseverance can be very motivating for you. You can also watch inspiring videos or listen to audio recordings of inspirational speakers.

Now let's go set some goals