Strategies for Achieving Long-Term Objectives

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2025 September 14 . 7:39 AM

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Strategies for Achieving Long-Term Aspirations

Strategies for Achieving Long-Term Objectives

Kate M. Colby, a writer of multi-genre fiction and creative nonfiction, shares insights on the mentality required to reach long-term goals. In her latest blog post, she draws a comparison between her own writing journey and the daily tasks of a city worker clearing leaves from the sidewalks.

As Autumn passes its prime in New England, leaves fall and cover the sidewalks, much like the tasks and obstacles that pile up in the pursuit of long-term goals. Just as city workers clear the leaves using leaf blowers and rakes, so must we tackle our dreams one day at a time.

Initially, Colby admits to feeling indifferent towards the city worker's relentless routine. However, her observation of the worker's unwavering dedication led to a profound realisation. The task of clearing leaves, much like the author's pursuit of her writing career, requires persistence and daily effort.

Colby's long-term goal is to make a living as a full-time writer, sharing stories as her primary source of income. To achieve this, she must consistently write new books and maintain an online presence to avoid obscurity. This approach can be likened to taking care of leaves one by one, as in her metaphor of a tree showering tasks upon you.

The author emphasises that even successful authors like J.K. Rowling must continuously work to maintain their visibility in the virtual world. Life will always have dreams and challenges, but it is important to keep working towards them, one day at a time.

Kate M. Colby graduated summa cum laude from Baker University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Creative Writing, and Sociology. You can read more about her journey and insights on her blog here.

Colby concludes by reminding us that even the most seemingly mundane tasks, like a city worker clearing leaves, can hold valuable lessons for our own pursuits. So let's embrace persistence, break our goals into manageable steps, and tackle them one at a time.