Be A Juggernaut Of Goal Achievement
BATTLECALL GUEST EXPERT: Richard Kimball, Author
Of Building A Successful Life
Setting goals is one of the most important keys to achieving success. Did you
know that less than 3% of people have written goals? Studies have shown that the
most successful people are the ones who have specific, written
goals.
Setting a goal is not like a New Year's resolution. That is just a
wish. Just wishing and hoping for something isn't going to make it happen.
Setting a goal is having a target to shoot for and a plan to get
there.
When planning your goals, choose which categories you would like
for your goals. Establish the time frame. They could be lifetime goals, 10 year,
5 year, 1 year, 6 month, 3 month, 1 month or weekly goals. Also you can have
ongoing goals, such as exercising 3 -- 5 times a week.Be specific when you write
your goals. Don't just write down "I want to lose weight." Write "I will weigh
180 pounds by July 2007.
Make sure your goal statement is positive. Don't
say, "I don't want to be fat." Say "I will be a healthy 130 pounds by May
2007.The achievement of a worthwhile goal can seem daunting at first. The
easiest way to proceed is to break your goal down into smaller steps. Start with
the first step then move onto the next. When making your plans, a good way is to
start is from the end part and work your way to the present.
Measure your
progress. After you complete a step, check it off. Watching steady progress is a
good motivator. A simple example could be if your goal was to be able to do 100
continuous pushups, you could mark off the milestones of 25, 50, 75, 80, and
finally 100!
Don't be discouraged by setbacks. All successful people
experience setbacks, disappointments, and failure along the way. That's just
part of the process. That's part of learning. Many times these act as course
corrections to get you back on target.
There are several success
principles used in goal achievement. One is properly programming your mind. You
need to review your goal morning and at night before you go to bed. Have your
goal written on a 3 x 5 card so you can review during the day. At night, ask
your subconscious mind for solutions to problems, and methods or tools for
helping you achieve your goal.
Another important principle is that of
persistence. No one has enjoyed great achievement without
persistence.
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up"
Babe
Ruth
Do something everyday towards your goal. A day's action puts you one
step closer to your objective. Doing something everyday creates a momentum that
is hard to stop.
When it comes to achieving your goals, you need to think
of yourself as a huge, monolithic juggernaut! Moving relentlessly toward your
objective. Unstoppable!
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