- Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura
I love being challenged! Someone asked me a few days ago… "Do you practice everything you send out?" Fair question. Answer: Yes and No. I have my BEST practices that I am committed and disciplined to which work well for me. I have used each of the methods I mention and have found varying successes within each. The discussion prompted an appreciation of the challenge that was posed as it made me wonder… How many of us KNOW what to do, SAY what we "need to do" and yet never IMPLEMENT the action to move forward?
For the longest time, I was known as the IDEA GUY. Great ideas – never does anything with them (i.e. big talker.) Now, I am actively redefining myself as the ACTION guy. ONE great idea – FOCUSED action! Which is better? Both are needed and yet I would be inclined to say that ACTION (even if the incorrect action) is ALWAYS better than standing still, waiting for someone to start the work for you. Your ability to take DECISIVE action will lead to improved results, increased productivity and valuable experience. "The best way to learn is by doing."
Would you say you are an IDEA person that has all the answers and occasionally (when really passionate) lives out your words into actions? If you asked 5 people you work with – would they say you are an ACTION oriented person? If not – why not!? Let's change that starting TODAY:
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Get your plan and TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY... Your plan should develop like this:
* Get the Right People Around You – plan with many perspectives
* Write Down the Planning Information and Communicate it Widely – documenting your goals increases them 10 fold
* Develop SMART Goals – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Bound (thanks Andy!)
* Commit to Accountability - Set dates to review your actions, time line and anyone who needs to be involved
* Make Adjustments – if you get off track… don't freak out! Make slight adjustments
* Focus on Good Fits – make sure your plan suits your lifestyle/work habits and those of the people involved
* Establish an Annual Re-Planning Process – your life will change, hence your plan will change… plan for that!
* Reward Yourself – Make sure you have celebrations and rewards defined for accomplishment (it's a great motivator!)
Cheers,
Zach
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