5 Steps to Goal Setting Success
By Jill Ammon-Wexler
Goal setting is the true secret to success in any area of life. But
although setting a goal may seem simple, achieving it is usually another
question altogether.
Why is that?
Because you will never achieve your goals unless you: (1) know exactly
what you want, (2) are passionate about your goal, and (3) have a solid,
realistic plan of action. This is what marks the difference between nebulous
dreams and wishes - and truly achievable goals!
Many obstacles and challenges will fly right in your face when you're
going after a goal. Here are 5 time-tested methods that will help get the
success you deserve.
1. Know exactly what your goal is
Your first job is to discover exactly what your goal is. What will
achieving that goal really look like? Be as specific as possible about
exactly what your desired end result is. Your success will be a measure of
your clarity - since an achievable goal plan cannot be created around a
nebulous "dream."
If your goal is to create a more successful business, what will that look
like? Are you thinking in terms of simply hiring someone else to give you
more free time? Are you looking for a very specific monthly profit? Or can
your goal be best expressed in terms of a certain lifestyle?
Regardless of what you want, the best way to get it is to first clarify
exactly what you want in as much detail as possible. This can be hard work.
But without a clear mental picture, you'll never have the focus required to
achieve your goal.
2. Be willing to pay the "entry fee"
Success takes dedicated planning and effort. In a way it's like building
a house. In the beginning all you have is a rough concept. Then you develop
a complete set of plans - and you immediately move closer to success. The
same is true of creating a better lifestyle, or a more successful business.
But there's always an *entry fee* to be paid for success.
The entry fee?
Creating more success in your business may mean less recreational time.
Writing your own book may require less TV. Being closer to your children may
require adjusting your work or social activities.
It's the "full glass" deal. If your life (your time) is already full to
the top, there's no room for something new. The entry fee is carving out the
time to create that something new.
3. Focus on your goal every day
I'm sure you probably want to achieve your goal as fast as possible.
That's why clear mental focus is so very important.
Consistent daily focus is absolutely necessary to "burn in" the new
neural pathways you need to create your new goal. Without daily focus, the
old mental habits that have kept you from your goal will continue to take
over.
This happens automatically - since these old habits replay 24/7 deep in
your subconscious mind. The only way to override subconscious anti-success
messages is to consciously focus on what you DO want - and build new neural
networks!
That's why success is an every-day event.
Re-commit to your goal every day. Don't let your goal take a back seat to
the daily tasks and distractions that will try to take over. Life WILL try
to get in your way. Just get, and stay, on course every day. Focus on your
goal, and on success!
4. Get passionate
One of the most powerful tools in your "success tool box" is having real
passion for your goal.
Why passion?
Because intense passionate desire for your goal will help you burn in
those new neural pathways even faster. Many, many scientific studies have
shown that intense emotion (passion) is a key success tool.
PLUS (and this is really a *big* plus), intense passion will also help
you rapidly override any inappropriate old "failure messages" stored in your
subconscious mind.
5. Take consistent action
In many ways, actually taking action can be the most difficult step.
Successful goal achievement is built by taking one small action after
another.
The word is ACTION!
If you commit to take at least one small action each day, your actions
WILL add up and make a difference. So avoid sitting back waiting for that
big second when everything will magically "just happen."
You CAN create whatever you want in life. The secret is to determine
exactly what you want, then pursue it passionately. But remember -- in the
end, only action counts! You can't just dream about it! You have to DO IT!
A weekend with Dr Jill's popular goals workbook will set you up for an
exceptional 2005. Procrastination IS an action - and just brings more of the
same! Take action NOW => Go Get it!
© 2004 All Rights Reserved.
The author, Dr Jill Ammon-Wexler, is a doctor of psychology, pioneer
brain/mind researcher, and former advisor to the Pentagon, a Presidential
Commission, and numerous top executives and executive teams.
The author of several books and hundreds of articles, she is also the
co-founder of quantum-self.com, and the Creative Director of the Self
Discovery Community. She can be reached at:
drjill@quantum-self.com
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