Jan 03, 2017 09:42 AM EST By Chris Brandt, UniversityHerald Reporter

A lot of times, we often think that the wisdom and knowledge of the past are not applicable in modern times. However, it has been proven time and again that there are basic truths that have endured and will remain relevant no matter the technology advances. One of those is the Mahatma Gandhi's take on goal setting and success.

Most, if not all, have already heard about the quote how beliefs can evolve into thoughts, words, actions, habits, values, and eventually, your destiny. Often mistaken as spoken by Margaret Thatcher, this Mahatma Gandhi quote holds a very powerful concept that can revolutionize your life yet often not applied in real life.

It shows the power of beliefs, but most of all the power of your mind to control your destiny. If all people will be able to grasp and apply the truths in these words, then there will be no regrets at the end of the new year because of unmet goals, unproductive moments, and lost opportunities. Moreover, you will not see the same old goals you have on your list year in and year out.

Gandhi started with a belief that might represent something that is important to you. You simply cannot believe in something if you think it's not important. Therefore, if you really want your goal-setting to work begin by asking yourself which is more important to you.

Furthermore, it is not easy to forget what is important to you and the transition from belief to thought is easier. However, thinking about it is not enough, you have to continually affirm and confirm that every day. But come to think of it, when you are sold out to an idea, it is not difficult to talk about it.

A good metaphor for this is perhaps when you fall in love with someone. The thought of the person consumes you and you just can't stop talking about them. That person even becomes the center of your life and you will not stop until that person becomes yours. The same thing goes when you really want something.

Therefore, if you want your goal to work, take time to list down the things that are most important to you and begin building your goals on those things. Before you even noticed it, you have already fulfilled them.

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