Getting what we want. We each spend many hours working toward and thinking about this. We also spend time wondering why it is that some manage to get what they want while we only dream about it.

Here are "five magical ingredients for getting what you want" which, are used by those who succeed. These are the things they all do in one form or another.

1-Common Sense

Know what you want. Don't generalize about what you want. If it is important to you, it should have a name. Be clear and concise in your mind about what it is you want, and then go for it.

Think about past failures and try to figure out why you failed. Then don't repeat it. Sometimes knowing what not to do is as good as knowing what to do.

Set yourself up for success by reaching for things that are attainable with some hard work and good planning. For example, if you are in your thirties now you will probable not be able to take up running and join the Olympic Team. However, you could improve your health and run marathons with the best.

2-Faith

Have faith in yourself. Believe you can achieve what you want. Don't listen to those who give up easily, give it your all.

A little daydreaming is a good thing. Visualize yourself having what you want. This will kick your will power into overdrive.

Ask for spiritual guidance in your quest.

Build a support team of like-minded people, family and friends. Offer them ideas and encouragement in return for their support.

If you fail, learn from it and don't stop. Most of us who get what we want failed before we got it. But remember: never blame someone else for your failures. If you take bad advice, it is your fault. Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off and move on, wiser for the failure.

3-Acquisition

Acquire the proper tools whether it is a network of contacts, knowledge, skills or experience. Learn something you will need everyday and use it. Start working on what you need to acquire now. Don't wait until you have the time or money. Once you start, you will be motivated to find the time or money you need to move forward.

Investigate what it takes to get what you want. Know the full purchase price in time and effort before you settle on it. Talk to people who have what you want and put what you learn to work for you.

4- Organization and Goals

Organize and transform your thoughts and plans into actions. Never be in a hurry. Be patient and committed and take one step at a time. Little successes will get you

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