AIMING DIRECTLY AT THE TARGET

Aiming Directly at the Target ~ 105 ~ AIMING DIRECTLY AT THE TARGET The American writer, Charles Gafield, who has made a thorough, psychology study of peak achievement, says that “in a study of 90 leaders in business, politics, sports and arts, many spoke of ‘false starts but never of ‘failure’. Disappointment spawns greater resolve, growth or change. Moreover, no matter how rough things get, superachievers always feel there are other avenues they can explore. They always have another idea to test.” Reader’s Digest, October 1986 The writer emphasizes the fact, however, that these high achievers are neither superhuman, charismatic nor even singularly talented. What they do have in common is an “uncanny knack for increasing the odds in their favour through simple techniques that almost anyone can cultivate.” He delineates five major areas of concern. First and foremost, one must have a great sense of mission, and a strong desire to turn everything that comes one’s way to good account. Secondly, one must be resultoriented, so that one is not just preoccupied with