Get All Access for $5/mo

Why Continuing to Pursue Your Goals Is the Straightest Shot to Success Jack Canfield discusses why many people should think twice about throwing in the towel. Success could be just around the corner.

By Jack Canfield

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

In times of towering obstacles, it can be hard to keep going. But, real progress towards your goals can only be made if you overcome your challenges. In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jack Canfield shares a few tips to help you to keep moving forward.

  1. Consider if your goal is the right one. What is your ultimate intention? And also consider if you have the appropriate skill set.
  2. Break down your big goal into smaller, more manageable steps. This practice of dividing up your larger goal into easier goalposts will create markers for success that can keep you motivated.
  3. Ask for others' help. Seek out someone who has accomplished what you're hoping to accomplish and ask them questions.
  4. Stop looking at the gap -- the space between what you wanted to achieve, and what you actually achieved.
  5. Someone out in the world needs the work you are doing or the goal you are striving for.
  6. Never stop taking action towards your goals. Stay in the game as long as you can.

Canfield quotes Ross Perot when he brings up how most people give up when they are almost to the finish line of success. The level of success you desire may be just on the horizon. Canfield stresses that since you never know how close you could be, keep taking consistent action toward your goals.

Click the video to learn more.

Related: Discover How Self-Confidence Can Change Your Life Trajectory With These Tips

Entrepreneur Network is a premium video network providing entertainment, education and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We provide expertise and opportunities to accelerate brand growth and effectively monetize video and audio content distributed across all digital platforms for the business genre.

EN is partnered with hundreds of top YouTube channels in the business vertical. Watch video from our network partners on demand on Roku, Apple TV and the Entrepreneur App available on iOS and Android devices.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

More from Jack Canfield

Why You Should Never Give Up On Your Dreams

Why Jack Canfield's 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' Series Was Originally Rejected

Inspirational Stories to Help You Persevere Through Negativity

Business News

The Most Downloaded News App in the U.S. May Have Published Dozens of Fake, AI-Written Stories

The stories were fake but had real-world consequences for the app's 50 million monthly users.

Business News

Is One Company to Blame for Soaring Rental Prices in the U.S.?

The FBI recently raided a major corporate landlord while investigating a rent price-fixing scheme. Here's what we know.

Growing a Business

3 Non-Financial Factors That Could Impact Your Business' Value

For healthy companies that want to maximize their value, the qualitative indicators can be bundled into three main categories.

Business News

She Tracked Her Missing Luggage With an Apple Device — Straight to an Airport Employee's Home

Paola Garcia flew into Terminal 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport last month when she noticed her luggage never made it to the carousel — then her Apple Watch started pinging.

Side Hustle

This Former Starbucks Employee Started a Side Hustle That's Making More Than $70,000 a Month — and He's Not Done Yet

When Tom Saar moved to New York City, he spotted a lucrative business opportunity.