…I believe in myself  now, always and in all ways. Well I hope this week you found yourself screaming this mantra from the rooftops. The next part to being the Goddess of Perseverance is to...“use this gift when you feel like a failure or others seem to doubt your abilities.” 

   Last night as I was reading the Westchester Journal, I came across anarticle about Mr. Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse. Unfortunately Mr. Allwine had passed away on May 20th …yet he left quite a legacy, whichI feel us as entrepreneurs we can appreciate! He began his career with the Walt Disney Company in 1966…not as Mickey’s voice, but rather worked in the mailroom. Through dedication and perseverance he rose though the ranks and began voicing animated intro’s in 1977. It just shows if the drive is in your heart, it doesn’t matter where you begin but rather where you finish! As all good stories have…there was also love! In 1991, the voice of Mickey Mouse married the voice of Minnie Mouse, Russi Taylor. So for Mr. Allwine, some may have doubted his desire to work in the mail room, yet he was able to visualize the big picture and see his dream to competition!

   
   As I shared previously, I am involved in a monthly peer exchange program. Last night we broke into pairs and discussed what we were doing 10 years ago. So now I will have you think…where were you ten years ago? Where were you living & working? What were you driving? Were you dating/married?...and so on. Now jump ahead…where do you want to be in ten years? Some may say…well 10 years is so far away, yet honestly didn’t these last ten years quickly slip by! As our moderator Michele Philips, of KeySeminars explained…to achieve our dreams we need to set solid goals. For any Weight Watchers members, there is an exercise called Storyboarding, which is quite the same. So here is the magic that will help us get there….

Our main objective is…Goal Planning

 Now as Michele explained to set your goal, it must be:

*Written

*In alignment with your values

*Specific and clearly defined

*Measurable

*Important to you

*Given a deadline for completion

Long Term Goal (pick just one specific one at a time): _____________________________________________

Deadline (when your specific goal will be completed):_____________________________________________

Copyright 2001 MP Seminars.

As Michele instructed, once you decide on your long-term goal, write down all the steps as they come to mind…do not worry about the order. Once you have your steps written, then go back decide on what order they need to take place. Finally…decide on a reasonable deadline for each. Each step needs a deadline…we must be held accountable!

***When you complete your chart, make copies and post it, carry it, live by it…make that goal become your reality!!! ***

As Goddesses of Perseverance, this simple activity will ensure we reach our goals. I truly wonder if Mr. Allwine had made a goal setting chart as he dreamed of being Mickey's voice!!!

So from one Goddess to another...happy making! Also Happy Memorial Day to all, especially those who gave their life defending this wonderful nation!!!