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Ten Top Tips For Successfully Setting Goals By Theodore Henderson The Wisdom Man via Northern Arizona University "Goals. There's no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There's no telling what will happen when you act upon them." ~ Jim Rohn Certainly you want to accomplish positive results in your life and also obtain what you truly desire. This tried and tested goal setting approach is an efficient way to set and achieve your objectives. My 10 top tips are below. Write them down. By writing down your goals you are revealing individual dedication and also stating your objective to succeed, as well as aiding to clarify your reasoning. Seems too simple? Ask some people you know if they have written goals and if they will show them to you. Specify. Write down goals that are specific, are quantifiable, and can be measured. Emphasis must be on what you trying to achieve, not just what you’re lacking, or only want to delete from your life. I’ve never met a successful leader who wasn’t specific about their goals and objectives. Have a firm time limit. Set a date whereby you will have achieved each of your objectives. Otherwise, it's like beginning a soccer match without having actually agreed to when the game is to finish! Consider the positive aspects. Analyze all the positive aspects of accomplishing your goals, and also write them all down. This aids the clarification of why they are very important to you, imagine and feel what it will certainly be like to achieve them, examine how dedicated you are to working on them - and all this will help energize and inspire you if the going gets rough. Consider choices as well as impediments. Count the number of ways you can use to achieve your objective? Evaluate the outcomes as well as the effects of each outcome. What could stop you or trigger a problem? How are you handling subconscious challenges? Answer this question a number of times to figure out even more-- "I intend to achieve (your goal here) but ... ...". Create a detailed strategy. Having actually selected your ideal direction, recognize all the actions you'll have to take. This “chunks down” a seemingly big and challenging task into smaller workable actions, allows you to plan out just what to do, arrange to handle problems, and also decreases resistance to actually getting started. I’ve never met a consistently successful business owner who didn’t have a detailed strategy. Identify resources. What abilities, knowledge, capability and people resources do you currently have? What additional sources will you call for? What adjustments do you need to make? Sensibly review as well as evaluate this when making your plan, and also request additional qualified help from a mentor or coach as required. Entrepreneurs make note of this one! Equilibrium and proper fit for your lifestyle. Assess that the areas of your life are in balance -- otherwise, will your various goals make this happen? Will your goals assist your long-term plans and also fit your aspirations, are they worthy of you, do they show your values? So while you are developing that wonderful business, be sure that you are taking care of your health, relationships, having some healthy fun, creating wealth and continuing a preplanned system of self-development etc. Do something now! Make a start. Take the first step you decided upon when you formed your plan of action. Entrepreneurs don’t get businesses started by standing in place. Analysis and benefit. Establish some landmarks as part of your initial planning. This means you can inspect your progress consistently and also see that you are heading the right way. And as part of your progressing acknowledge your accomplishments along the road and also treat yourself to a reward for everything you completed. Enjoy yourself you earned it! How does your goal setting measure up? Are you meeting you business and personal objectives? Feel like you may require some assistance? Email me and lets talk! 5 Tech Tools Your Business Needs Now About the Author Theodore Henderson AKA “The Wisdom Man” works with those individuals who desire to become entrepreneurs, business owners who want to improve their leadership and management skills, and those who need more productive career strategies. He’s an Amazon best selling author, a Certified Leadership Coach, Certified Career Coach (by The Five O'Clock Club), and a Certified Social Media Security Professional Powered by CompTIA. He is the author of “9 Simple Steps to Becoming a Strong Leader”, “The Wisdom Compass”, the digital course “The Entrepreneur Series”, and the cyber security eBook “30 Smart Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals” aimed at owners of Smartphones, Mobile Devices, and also those who have significant online activities including Social Media, financial services, and more. He may be reached via www.TheodoreHenderson.com.