If you’ve ever come to a screeching halt with a goal, you know the importance of having an alternate plan. It’s easy to forget that there are numerous paths leading to any desired outcome. While we might be attracted to one path over another, ultimately the outcome is the most important thing, right?
Your results are dependent upon the intensity and frequency of your actions. If you want big results, take big actions.
So ACT. Focus on enhancing your performance, stretching your limits and refining your approach. Keep your attention squarely on what you CAN control (your own actions). Remain flexible.
Remember goal achievement is a process and nothing is carved in stone.
Frequently evaluate your daily actions. Every week, take a few moments to answer these questions:
- Are you sticking to your original plans?
- Could you improve upon your actions in any way?
- Have you had to move to Plan B at any time?
- If so, how did that work out for you?
- Can you see room for improvement in your original plans?
- Have you made any modifications?
- If so, are they working better for you?
- Have your results met your expectations so far?
- If not, why not?
- What can you do to improve your results?
Every month, focus on your longer-term progress Answer these questions:
- Are your plans moving you in the right direction?
- Is your ultimate goal still the same, or are you considering a change in direction?
- Can you think of any ways to improve upon your original plans?
- What are you learning about yourself through this process?
- Have you developed a stronger appreciation of any aspect of yourself?
- Which of your qualities and habits still need improvement?
- How can you begin to expand your potential and stretch your limits?
- Are you beginning to think of even larger goals you can achieve now?
Do you now see how with a fair amount of planning and foresight, you can easily achieve any objective?!
Let’s break it down:
- Specify the goal.
- Break it down into smaller parts.
- Set clear action steps.
- Set a general timeline for completion.
- Consider a “Plan B” for each action step.
- Train your mind to commit, take action, and let go.
- Evaluate your progress frequently.
- Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Once you become comfortable with these steps, goal achievement will become a simple and pleasant experience for you – no matter WHAT you want to attain.
You’ll know how to conquer your inner demons (like fear and overwhelm), face challenges head-on, and move quickly and precisely to your chosen outcome.
Through the process of choosing your own outcomes and making it your mission to achieve them, you will strengthen and empower yourself more than you would believe is possible.
You’ll realize that your quality of life is completely within your control, and you need only follow a specific route to reach any destination you desire.
Then simply repeat the process to get to your next destination, and the next, and the next!
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