Stepping toward your goals

October 7, 2007 -- I am writing this article today as a challenge.

I challenge each and every one of you out there to take ownership of your dreams and do what is necessary to work on those dreams. 

Of all the articles and books I have ever read on achievement, never did it have a side bar attached to it saying how easy it was.  Stretching and growing is something most of us are not use to, and the reason for that is simple: Because it is easier to be comfortable then to go after what we truly desire. 

So the challenge is simple and does not matter your age, what your dream is or how big it is.  Here is what you need to do: 

• Take just one step toward it. 
• Find someone who is doing exactly what you want to do and find out how they did it.
• Don't be afraid to ask for help. 
• Don't just live it, own it. 

Nothing can happen unless you take that first step, all great journeys start with a single step. 

You know, 40 years ago Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and after he took that first step, he said " One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."  That one small step that he took that day changed the way we see the world to this day. 

Just imagine what your one small step could mean to all of us.  Be positive, Be real and live your life In The Zone.

Dave Murcaco is a certified life coach, motivator and radio talk show host who lives in Oneida. In 2004 he founded "In the Zone", a business dedicated to helping people reach their goals. His column runs every Wednesday in the Utica Daily News.  To contact David, email him at davemuraco@in-the-zone.biz or visit his website at http://In-the-zone.biz