SEVEN STEPS to ACHIEVING GOALS

Here’s a simple, seven-part goal-setting formula you can use to set and achieve any goal in your business life!

1.     DECIDE exactly what you want. Most people never do this!

2.     WRITE IT DOWN! A goal that is not in writing is merely a wish or a fantasy.

3.     SET A DEADLINE and, if the goal is big enough or will take a long time, set sub-deadlines.

4.     LIST EVERYTHING you must do to achieve your goal, whether it is a certain level of sales, profitability, or any other objective of your business or personal life.

5.     ORGANIZE YOUR LIST into a plan by setting priorities on the activities. Decide what you should do first, what you should do second, and so on. Decide what is more important and what is less important.

6.     TAKE ACTION on your plan immediately. Develop a sense of urgency. Do It Now! All successful entrepreneurs are intensely action-oriented. They are busy all the time doing things that move them toward their goals.

7.     DO SOMETHING EVERY SINGLE DAY that moves you toward your most important goal, whatever it is at that time. Develop the power of momentum in your personal and business life. Once you get it going keep it going until you achieve your goals.

(Excerpted from “The Way to Wealth Part 1” by Brian Tracy)