Ok, so you know what you want and you know if you’re gonna get there, you’ll need to take some sort of action. Easier said than done, right? How the heck do you achieve the things you want in the most effective and efficient way possible?
You can do extraordinary things if you have the confidence to make a plan and take risks. Don’t fail to appreciate the potential your life holds and the impact that achieving your goals can have. It’s all there for YOU – if you are willing to work for it.
In preparing to attack your goals, try framing them with the SMART model. I work with my employees, at least quarterly, to set personal goals. The SMART model consistently yields amazing results. It helps you articulate the vision you have of your own. There are multiple variations of the SMART model, but it typically represents:
For example, instead of saying "I want to fly to Australia" as a goal, it's more powerful to say "I plan to complete my trip to Australia by June 15, 2012."
From you larger goals, make a list of “actionables” you can start right away. Let’s use the goal above as an example. What smaller actions or steps will get you to your larger goal?
- Obtain/renew passport
- Determine costs associated with flight, insurance
- Save money to pay for associated costs
- Decide whether traveling with a group, partner, or solo
- Choose a date range and book off the time from work
- Etc, etc.... I think you get the picture J
Once I’ve created my list of actionables, I prioritize them and assign completion dates to keep my self accountable. Even if you can check one thing off your list each week, you’ll be making great progress.
Map out your future, but do it in pencil. ~Jon Bon Jovi
Be prepared to adapt as you get closer to your goal. Your actionables may need to be re-evaluated, but whatever you do, don’t stop working towards what you desire – Life is FAR too short to miss out.
Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. ~Japanese Proverb
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