- Tolstoy
The New Year is LOOMING... What are you mustering up for New Year's Resolutions? Are you seeking to LOSE weight? INCREASE income? COMMUNICATE better with friends and family? Read more? There are COUNTLESS numbers of great ideas out there. Many of us are even BETTER at suggesting to others what they can do to do MORE, but what can you DO for yourself?
Sometimes, it is our own insight that we are placing on others that is really a CRY FOR HELP for ourselves. We say things likes, "You know, one of the best ways to get ahead is by reading a book a month." But, do you READ a book a month? Or we will suggest someone be more PROACTIVE in chatting with us, yet we do not pick up the phone to call them. Have you stopped to think about what you CHANGES you can make for YOURSELF?
Facing our personal SHORTCOMINGS is often most difficult, not because we have an inability to see them, rather because we have a difficulty ADMITTING them. "Maybe"... I am chubby because I eat too many doughnuts. It IS possible that I would meet my financial goals if I would spend less time chatting on the phone with friends. I RECOGNIZE that I do not spend enough time with my friends and my relationships have SUFFERED.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you are setting your goals for 2009, make sure you are FOCUSED on adjusting the behaviors that are affecting your success, not just the actions. Lets me give you some insight into what I mean.
If you are having challenges speaking in front of groups, your challenge is likely NOT that you are an ineffective speaker, rather, you lack SELF CONFIDENCE. In opposition of writing down, "take speaking courses," write down, "enhance personal self image." Once you have that POWERFUL statement on paper, and then break down what that means and what the next steps are to achieving that goal - the executable or deliverables, as they may be called.
Example:
GOAL: Enhance personal self image
1. Exercise 3x per week to lose 20 lbs by April 1.
2. Attend a professional speaking seminar and examine an expert
3. Read 2 books on building positive self image by March 1
4. Contact a local civic group to speak to regarding: "the process of enhancing your self-image"
5. Once 1-4 are completed, buy a new outfit for your speaking event
When you have an OVERARCHING goal that has an EMOTIONAL tie to it, you are much more likely to achieve it. Additionally, once you have the small "executable" steps to realizing that goal, you will then be able to plan accordingly to follow through with your success!
Yes, it does take some work and no, it is not easy... however, it is ABSOLUTELY worth the effort once you realize you ACHIEVED YOUR GOALS!
Cheers,
Zach
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