In each of my last three SuperFOCUS sessions in The 1% Club, I have emphasized the power of goals with a succinct sound bite that distills the importance of establishing and then focusing on a clear specific outcome. Last November, I said that “goals tell your brain what to notice and pay attention to.” Without precise, written goals, your brain simply notices too much. People who neglect to put their goals on paper inevitably become spectators who passively watch as others nearby take action and achieve their dreams. With too many goals at one time, a similar dynamic occurs. Your brain power becomes diluted as your mind is overwhelmed with competing and conflicting demands. Nothing shrinks your potential quite as fast as pursuing too many virtuous things at once. I say virtuous because few people will ever fall into the trap of pursuing too many negative things at one time. Be alert. This is the garden sprinkler versus the fire hose picture. How would those closest to you describe you? Are you more of a sprinkler or a fire hose? What is your brain currently noticing?  In February, I said that “goals call your bluff and reveal your character.” This means that talk is cheap, cheaper than dirt in fact. If you are serious about a particular objective, then put it in writing where it will fall under the warm spotlight of accountability. Then your character can honestly be tested. Are you protecting your past accomplishments by refusing to risk something far greater for the future? What do your current goals say about your character? What is the boldest goal you are now pursuing? Is it in writing? Who else knows about it? Is it one component of your sprinkler or is it your FIRE HOSE? How exactly will your future be bigger than your past? Earlier in May, I said that “goals highlight your values.” By reviewing your goals, I can tell what you are all about. I can understand what is most important to you right now and down the road as well. Do your current goals highlight the right values? Do your goals exploit your natural Genius? Remember, your goals, like your true values are revealed by what you do, not what you say or what you intend to do. How about on the family side…Do your current marriage and family goals sufficiently highlight the values that you hold dearest?How are your goals predicting your future? It is worth considering!