When they say it can't be done . . .

About this episode

Dr. Onwuemene shares five lessons for pursuing seemingly impossible goals.

Dr. Onwuemene offers five lessons for pursuing goals that others say are impossible : 1. Hold fast to the dream. Letting go guarantees failure. Keeping the dream alive keeps possibility alive. 2. Listen to the naysayers—but use their information strategically. Their objections often reveal real barriers that can help you refine your approach. 3. Develop a strategy. When the traditional path is blocked, ask what alternative paths might exist. 4. Build your team. Even when many doubt you, there are always people who believe in what is possible and can help sustain your momentum. 5. Don’t give up. The real reward of pursuing difficult goals is not only achieving them—it’s the person you become in the process. If you are facing a goal that feels impossible, this episode is a reminder: the challenge may be real, but so is the possibility of finding a way forward.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Onwuemene

Topics covered

• goal setting
• overcoming obstacles
• personal development
• team building
• strategic planning

Keywords

• impossible goals
• dreams
• naysayers
• strategy
• team support

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