ASK A VENDOR THIS COLUMN IS A PLACE FOR DENVER VOICE VENDORS TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS FROM OUR READERS AND STAFF. THIS MONTH’S QUESTION WAS SUGGESTED BY DENVER VOICE VENDOR LANDO ALLEN. Q What can you do to accomplish your goals? A REA BROWN My goals? Young or old? Rich or cold?? Bought or sold? Walked or drove? Silver or gold? Meek or bold? I suppose that purpose I know the goals to goals but sadly no. Badly though Even mad badly “Actually,” probably sadly mad badly I happily hope to grow I mean it’s easy to say this or that but the fact is you don’t know. I suppose that purpose I know the goals to goals but sadly no. Badly though Even mad badly “Actually,” probably sadly mad badly I happily hope to grow I mean it’s easy to say this or that but the fact is you don’t know. Has life ever come at you slow? Can you honestly say you found a road that has obstacles that all show? Has Father Time let you rewind so you’re more knowledgeable than your foe? Can you recognize the backstabber before she slit your throat? Or before he cut the rope? Yes, Sometimes goals get put on hold, Sometimes goals get sold for dope. Some people’s life is way too serious and to some others, it’s all a joke. So, to answer your question about reading glasses, the way to appreciate the kaleidoscope is one pattern at a time. JOHN ALEXANDER One of the things that I do whenever I am faced with trying to succeed at something is to remember to always pursue a simple formula that I call “constant persistence.” This means I must persist and continue to go stubbornly on in spite of difficulties. But this cannot be dealt with on a “sometimes” basis. Instead, it must be a mixture of unchanging faith and firmness – constantly. MICHAEL BURKLEY Your goal may be to do something you’ve been curious about, while thinking it’s something you could be good at. The first step is to not be afraid of achieving it. Don’t force it. Take time to think about it. Do something you believe you can accomplish that is similar to that goal. After you feel you are managing that well for a while, you may be in a prime position to set and meet a new goal. RAELENE JOHNSON The first thing I do every morning is to read inspiring words. I make a point to keep positive words in my mind all day. I also try every day to lift someone up. Before I do that, I first lift myself up, because if I start with myself, I am able to lift up others. If I do that every day, then I have a blessed life. JASON MARTIN I set small achievable goals throughout the day, because if I set “goals for the future,” I tend not to accomplish those. So, to make sure I’m not setting myself up for failure, I try to simplify them. For example, my first goal each day is to make my bed, so by 6 a.m., I’ve already achieved a goal! JERRY ROSEN What I could do is put a list of what I would like to accomplish on paper, think about the list, and put it into perspective. Then, I use that perspective to meet my goals. LARMARQUES SMITH The first thing I can do to accomplish my goal is to HAVE a goal. To reach that goal, I have to have a plan – not just a plan rolling around in my head - but a plan that is written down and put in a place visible to me every day. Anyone can have a plan, but is it really a plan if it’s not written down for us to reference? Staying vigilant is also something I can do to reach my goals. There are always roadblocks on the way to achieving a goal. If I stay focused on my goal and not allow myself to be distracted or misguided by obstacles and remember what the ultimate goal is, my goal will be accomplished. Stay focused! Stay grounded! Stay positive! STEVE SZLOBODA It’s all about the way you approach people. How are you communicating with them? Get to know your customers and build relationships so they keep coming back. Be courteous and pleasant. Pay attention to your presentation and show that you are confident. Also, leave any personal problems aside so you can focus separately on achieving your goals. LANDO ALLEN When I got sick recently, it seemed like all of my goals would be lost. During that time, I told my friend that people should never lose their dreams. He said he lost his goals a long time ago when he had children. I am a big believer in never giving up. A couple of days went by while I was still sick, and I got better. I told myself it was time to force myself to get things going. I knew I was close to losing everything, and I had to build up myself to get my goals done. I just don’t want to fail. That desire and hard work have helped me achieve one of my biggest goals, and it saved me from losing everything. Otb 2023 DENVER VOICOctober 2023 DENVER VOICE 5
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