Every year we spend the first week or two of the new year setting goals for ourselves; both personal and professional. We set goals to improve our physical health, mental health, and financial health. But do these goals actually get accomplished? In most cases, unfortunately, no.
Here’s a few tips from John Boe, a nationally recognized sales trainer and business motivational speaker.
“Unsuccessful people don’t set goals and have a common tendency to blame circumstances, events and other people for their lack of focus and determination.
When I began my sales career I was fortunate to have a manager who knew the value of setting goals and placed a strong emphasis on personal accountability. My first day he handed me a legal pad, a pencil and a calculator and said quite emphatically, “A goal is nothing more than a dream written down with a deadline.”
Here are three tips to help you clarify and achieve your goals:
- Determine where you want to go and chart your course.Your goals must be realistic and believable, while at the same time, challenging enough to compel you to put forth your best effort and give you pride in their accomplishment. Avoid setting conflicting goals such as I want to double my income and spend more time at home.
- Write your goals down and visualize their accomplishment. Anything worth achieving begins with a written plan. Because the mind thinks in terms of pictures, rather than numbers, I also recommend creating a vision board. For example, I have a vision board in my office with pictures of a world map, expensive cars and a vacation home at the beach. I get excited just looking at it.
- Review your goals and make adjustments as required. After takeoff, due to the ever-changing weather patterns, pilots must make minor adjustments to their airspeed and heading to stay on course for their destination. Review your goals daily and make minor adjustments as needed on a monthly basis.”
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