First published on Authors’ Billboard – Sept 11, 2015 by Mimi Barbour
There are 12 steps to setting up a goal for yourself
and having any real possibility of success. Take these seriously – they really
work. And be realistic. Some ambitions
are just not possible. You know it so don’t set yourself up to fail.
and having any real possibility of success. Take these seriously – they really
work. And be realistic. Some ambitions
are just not possible. You know it so don’t set yourself up to fail.
1- A
personal desire – you are the writer of the goal – this is your dream.
personal desire – you are the writer of the goal – this is your dream.
2- Conviction
of your desire – choose a realistic goal – no flying to the moon.
of your desire – choose a realistic goal – no flying to the moon.
3- Write
it down. If it’s not written, it’s not a goal. It has no substance. You have
neurological pathways that will react to this prompting so seriously, WRITE –
IT – DOWN!
it down. If it’s not written, it’s not a goal. It has no substance. You have
neurological pathways that will react to this prompting so seriously, WRITE –
IT – DOWN!
4- Understand
where you are now – start point.
where you are now – start point.
5- List
the benefits – how they’ll pay off when your goal is reached.
the benefits – how they’ll pay off when your goal is reached.
6- Set
a realistic, time specific, doable deadline – make sure it’s not stressful. If
you can’t meet it, re-set the timeline.
a realistic, time specific, doable deadline – make sure it’s not stressful. If
you can’t meet it, re-set the timeline.
7- Set
up 50% increments on accomplishing this goal – say each month until it becomes
a habit and you’re not overwhelmed.
up 50% increments on accomplishing this goal – say each month until it becomes
a habit and you’re not overwhelmed.
8- Identify
obstacles that stop you from achieving the goal – be aware of these
obstructions.
obstacles that stop you from achieving the goal – be aware of these
obstructions.
1- Identify
the knowledge and skills it will take to accomplish your goal.
the knowledge and skills it will take to accomplish your goal.
2- Identify
people who can help you and spend time with them. ( eg-teachers)
people who can help you and spend time with them. ( eg-teachers)
3- List
activities in two formats using steps 7-9. (a) most important, (b)
Chronologically
activities in two formats using steps 7-9. (a) most important, (b)
Chronologically
4- Visualize
success. Picture it in your mind or in the world.
success. Picture it in your mind or in the world.
Personally, I know this goal-setting works. If
you’re serious and perform these steps religiously, you WILL reach your goal. Two years ago, I wrote down that I wanted to
hit the USA Today list with a box collection I was in called Ten Christmas
Brides. We did it. Last year I wrote down on the same paper that I wanted to be
on the New York Times list and it happened. Now, I truly believe in this
concept.
you’re serious and perform these steps religiously, you WILL reach your goal. Two years ago, I wrote down that I wanted to
hit the USA Today list with a box collection I was in called Ten Christmas
Brides. We did it. Last year I wrote down on the same paper that I wanted to be
on the New York Times list and it happened. Now, I truly believe in this
concept.
So try it, why not. What can you lose?
Okay – I’m writing this down. I want to sell a huge number of the first book in my Holiday Heartwarmers Trilogy that will be released at the end of the month. And then I want to sell a lot…. okay – you get the picture.
Now I just need to make sure it happens 🙂
