“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius
This ancient wisdom is still very much applicable today. It goes against our tendency to let go too quickly of goals that seem unattainable. It just pushes us to revise our present ambitions to avoid despair and still continue towards our lofty goal. It focuses us on adjusting the present level of challenge without doubting that we will reach our goals.
When you are stuck or overwhelmed by the level of challenge, do adjust the steps so that they are smaller and easier. Don’t change your goals!
