I recently listened to a training from Brian Tracy on goal setting and here's my notes.
Take a blank sheet of paper and write ten goals that you want to achieve in the next year. Make them present tense, positive and personal, using “I” then an action verb. Ex. I earn $20,000 per month February 1, 2009
Be clear, specific and detailed. Imagine that you’re placing an order to be fulfilled by a factory, so you need to very clear about your goals, so you get what you want.
Identify obstacles to overcome to reach your goals. Ask “Why haven’t I already achieved the goal?” What are the main obstacles that set the speed of me obtaining the goal?
Identify the skills you will need to obtain your goals. What is the one skill that would make the most impact? Your weakest critical skill determines your income.
Identify the people who can help you achieve your goals, such as mentors, upline support, etc. Ask “Who are your ideal customers?” Be a go-giver, not a go-getter
Make a list of all of the above. Organize the list by sequence and priority. Put it into a plan / checklist
Plan your year, month, week, and day ahead of time. Taking 10 minutes to plan the night before makes you much more effective.
Pick which goal would have the greatest impact when you achieve it. Write it down as a personal mission statement with a plan of action. Focus 80% of your time on this goal, as it will have the greatest effect on your life. When you reach this goal, you will have most likely fulfilled some of your other top ten goals as well.
Make it clear, specific, detailed, and set a deadline. Write down any obstacles. Write down the knowledge and skills you will need. Write down the people who can help.
Get a spiral notebook. Write the date and your top ten goals every day. Writing down your top ten goals without looking at the previous day helps reinforce them.
Visualize your goals as accomplished. Visualize them before bed. Feel the emotions of achieving each goal and how it impacts your life.
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