Goal Setting And Goal Achievement For Determined Individuals

What's the #1 Reason most people don't achieve their goals? - They don't set them.

We at Noble River like to set goals at the beginning of every endeavor. Goal Setting and Reviews are built into our normal business process.

 And we suggest you do the same. For those of you who are still unsure about goals, here are a few facts that will get you started.

 Why you need to set goals.

• Goals give you a sense of purpose.    Very often when you are setting out to achieve something, there are difficult decisions to
  make. Goals give you that reason to take those decisions.
• Goals help you determine your direction.
• Goals give you a roadmap for success.
• Goals help you focus and concentrate your attention on important activities.
• Goals let you take stock along the way.
• How do you know you've been successful? - by setting goals and achieving them.
• Achieving goals gives you great satisfaction.

 What kind of goals should you set?

• Every major goal needs to be meaningful to you on a deep personal level. It has to fulfill an yearning in you.
• Goals need to be your own. Someone else's desires cannot be your goals.
• Set goals that are as specific and clear as possible.
  • eg. I will make $1million from my business by my 35th birthday.
• When writing your goals, vagueness has to be removed at all costs.
• Do not use weak words like "hope to" or "plan to" when writing your goals. Always write definitive goals.  Weak goals are pre-built excuses for failure.
• Set goals that are visually clear.
      For example, if you want to own a Ferrari, go down to the dealership, sit in the car and click a photo of yourselves in a Ferrari.  Just make sure you get the exact color and make on the photo that you want to achieve.
• Always associate goals with a date. If there is no date on the goal, it is merely a resolution.
• Set goals that are outside your reach now(at least by a little bit). The goals you set need to make you think, and plan and work on them hard enough. You defeat the purpose of goal setting if you set your goals too low.
• When possible, set goals for which you have a role model. If someone has done it, you can do it too.
• Set goals that are complementary to each other. These are goals that  do not clash in their fulfillment.
• Set goals that will need you to gain a new skill, work in a different way or think on a completely new level. The goals you set should not be those that merely require you to work harder.
• Set goals that can be broken down into many sub-goals.
• Set separate personal goals and business goals.
  

 How to achieve the goals you set?

• Write down all your goals. Keep business goals separate from personal goals.
• Align business goals with your personal goals.

For example: I am going on a cruise around the world in my personal 125 ft yacht starting April 2011 and I will pay for this with profits from my business.

• Write your major goal down with a red marker in huge letters on a poster sheet. Printing it does not work the same. It needs to be written out in your own handwriting.
• Write down your goals with the date you are going to achieve it.
• Keep them where you can see them daily; for example on the front page of your journal.
• Review them on a daily basis.
• Rewrite them on a regular basis. This helps your brain believe in those goals.
• Get support from your spouse or other significant other. The chances of achieving your goal increases exponentially as the number of people believing in and working on a goal.
• Put up pictures on a wall in your office. These pictures help refresh and rejuvenate you when you are feeling tired.
• Life comes in the way; no matter what you do. Make some allowances for Life.
• Takes stock often. Like the first of every month(or week; if you like). This will help you speed up if you need be.
• Important: Find a mentor who can help you achieve your goals. Then work out a plan with him for regular mentorship and direction.
  

Tips and Tricks

1. Write down the big picture goal at the top of a sheet of paper with the target date. Then write down the secondary goals by working backwards from the target date and goal. These are goals you will achieve along the way. Its important to have them as help you do course and speed corrections.
2. Write down what you are going to do every day to achieve your sub-goals. Then stick to it.
3. Share your goals with someone who can hold you to them. Review your progress with this person and your mentor on a daily basis.
4. Reward yourselves appropriately when you achieve sub-goals.
5. Share business goals with your team.
6. Do it today!

The #1 secret to achieving your goals is ACTION. Without action, you achieve none of your goals.

So set your goals today, get started on your action plan and Enjoy Greater Success Every Day!