Came across this article @ AsiaOne.com.sg. I find it kinda helpful on how to work towards your Goal/Dream..hope it's helpful to you guys by one way or another:

Believing in your abilities makes it easier for others to believe in you
YOU must be your biggest fan. You need to believe you can achieve your goals so that others will believe you too. Of course, that is easier said than done, I hear you say.

Remember you are unique
There is no one on the planet with the same qualities, experiences, fingerprints or ideas as you. So embrace your uniqueness.

Trust yourself
Rely on your instincts and past experiences to guide your decision-making.

Know your strengths and your limits
Know what you are good at and what you want to improve on. Do a self-audit. Spend time working this through for yourself, and be honest.
Writing down your strengths is a great exercise to encourage the development of your own talents, skills and competencies. Make a long list and refer to it often.

Write down what you do not like about yourself
Once you have completed this, go through the list and evaluate if you can change any of those things.If you can, put an action plan in place. If you cannot — deal with it. Stop beating yourself up over things you cannot change.

Know your belief system
Everyone has fundamental beliefs and values. Be clear about what yours are and stand firm on them.

Reflect on your achievements
Take time to write down all the things you have achieved so you can remind yourself of your successes.

Read client/friends testimonials
If you get positive feedback from your clients, take time occasionally to read what they say about you — it is good for building up your self-esteem.

Article contributed by Neen James, a global productivity expert. Find out more at http://www.neenjames.com/

This article first appeared in ST Recruit on March 15, 2006.

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