Having clearly defined goals, especially written down, is necessary to ensure your success. Your greatest desires should become your goals, which you should clearly define. Don’t just say “I want to be rich”. State exactly how much money you want to attain, and by what date you want to attain it.
Make sure you write them down to solidify those desires in your subconscious. This will focus both your conscious and subconscious mind toward achieving your goals. It will also help you to turn them into a workable plan. Doing that will also motivate you as you read over them, and I suggest you do that daily.
Follow these tips in order to clarify your goals:
1. Figure out your ultimate goal. What, exactly, do you want?
* Example - Instead of setting a goal to be wealthy. Be specific about how wealthy you want to be. Say “I want a job, I enjoy that pays me a $2,000 a week after taxes and other deductions.”
2. Don’t be afraid of detail. You make the ultimate decision on what you want. Just don’t be afraid to set the details. Avoid goals like “I want to be rich” because there is no detail.
* How much money do you want to make?
* What will you do with the money when you receive it?
* How do you want?
* When do you want to receive this money?
* What can you do to make this a reality?
3. Break up your goals. When you stare at the ultimate goal, it may seem intimidating and unattainable. It’s important to break up your main goal into smaller goals. Write out detailed plans about how you’ll reach each of the smaller goals.
* For example, if you want to write a book, make an outline, and then define your character, places and conflict. Don’t just start blindly writing.
4. Set a deadline! By establishing a deadline you can no longer simply say I’ll do it tomorrow. By giving yourself attainable deadlines it will allow you to see progress, which it turn will make you less likely to give up on your main goal.
5. Keep track. Make detailed notes about what you have done so far. Keeping track of your progress will help you stay organized and on top of your goals.
Get and Stay Organized
Being organized is another key to success. You should use whatever system works best for you. Whether writing in journals, or using Microsoft Word or some other word processor, you will need to keep detailed records. Just remember to back up and save if you use word processors.
Regardless, of how you choose to get and stay organized allow yourself time to reasonably achieve your goals small and big. Set goals and time frames that are possible to reach don’t make it so demanding that you give up the first week. Stick with it and you will see that by having clear goals they will lead you to success.
Be Blessed & EXPECT SUCCESS,
Terry
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