Hitting Internet Marketing Goals… Or Not
October 13, 2009 · Print This Article
So you may, or may not, be wondering how I did with my goal to run the Race For The Cure 5K in 27 minutes.
I’d like to report that I reached my goal, but alas, I did not. My time was 29:25.
Was I unhappy with that? Yes, I was a little disappointed with my time, but let me break this down:
I got the flu (courtesy of my son) and was not able to run for a week. This was the week before the race and the timing was the worst. I felt like I ran out of gas during the race.
My son dislocated and broke his elbow in a football game. They had to put him under to put the 2 bones that were out of place back in place. It was stressful, to say the least, to see my 15 year old in pain and to have to make decisions regarding surgery.
I will sum up the whole race goal with this:
- I had a goal, which pushed me to work harder than I had been working at my running. Having goals with my internet marketing does the same thing. I thrive on having goals, even if I don’t quite reach them.
- Subsequently, I ran faster than I had been running. When I started I was running 3 miles at 30+ minutes. So I did have measureable results.
- Life threw a wrench – I got sick. So what. Stuff happens like that. My son was injured – I lost my focus. These things might have caused me to go down a side street for a bit, but I doubled back and found my way. How many times has that happened in business? I’m learning to get back on track sooner rather than later. Focus! I did not give up, even though I saw I wasn’t going to hit my mark.
What’s that saying? Reach for the moon and you might land among the stars? That’s what happens when I set goals in my business. I might not reach them, but I haven’t failed. I’ll have learned what works, what doesn’t work, where I need to do better, and I may have fallen short of the goal, but I still had positive results!
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As much as I ragged you about being crazy, I am impressed that you ran that race and finished with all you had to contend with. It is true that almost anything can be overcome or sustained with a strong focus on your goals. You should be proud of your ability to maintain your focus, or recover it quickly when you had to.
So, good job, Peggy. Maybe you’re not so crazy after all.
Pat
Many people would have just said, “I will just try next year.” But you kept on in spite of diversity. That is definitely what I call staying focused. You are indeed a marvel.
Hope your son is doing ok. Watching your child in pain and “surviving” the wait during surgery is torture. I know from experience we would much rather trade places.
Carol
Thanks Carol.
Boy, that’s for sure! I’d much rather have switched places with him. It wouldn’t matter if my elbow didn’t ever completely straighten again, whereas he has his whole life ahead of him as a good athlete.
You inspire me Carol!
Peggy
Hey Pat,
I am a little crazy, in a fun sort of way.
But I like to have goals, they certainly are a good way for me to try to stay focused.
And I have to tell you, knowing I had to come back here and tell y’all how I did was a BIG motivator!
Peggy
Congrats Peggy.
This truely inspirational.
I hope your son is ok?
It shows the power of setting targets. I know you didn’t reach yours, but you were pretty darn close and maybe next time you will without the unfortunate distractions.
Thanks for sharing.
Des.
Hi Des,
Sorry it took me so long to respond, I’ve been out of town for a wedding.
We’ve yet to know if my son’s arm will heal well, but I can tell you his goal is a 100% recovery! And I’m rooting for him to reach it.
Yes, setting goals is powerful… and writing them down is even better… as I’ve found out here.
Cheers,
Peggy
Wow, Peggy! That is totally awesome! And I love the way that you have related it to our business goals – you’ve totally made me feel better with this post!
Hi Lisa Marie Mary,
How’s it going? Glad I could make you feel better… but you always seem to be cheerful and optimistic yourself!
Peggy