You never really get "there," because there are always more challenges.

For years, I aspired to be a professional coach. I had the coaching skills but lacked the marketing strategy and focus. That was what I needed to get "there." In June, I learned that missing piece, developed the strategy, deployed it and was working with 8 clients two months later.

But "there" moved. I had a new challenge. A more effective strategy to connect with people meant that almost all of my appointments showed up. That's a good thing, but I had been taking advantage of no shows to get other work done. No "no shows", no time to get the other work done. My schedule filled up.

So, my next challenge was to master and control my schedule. I've started putting those structures in place, and should be in good shape in a couple weeks. Then I'll be "there," but then "there" will move again.

We look as far as we can see, march until we arrive, then set a new goal on the new horizon.

This is why having a coach is so important. They can remind us of how far we have come, where our goal truly is, and keep us moving to the next spot on the horizon.

I am a coach, and I help my clients do just these things. There are many other coaches who can help you as well, and you should work with one who can best serve you.