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Goals – First write them down – then make them happen!! #USAToday #NYTimes

October 5, 2015 By Mimi Barbour Leave a Comment

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.
1-    A
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.
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!
4-    Understand
where you are now – start point.
5-    List
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.
7-    Set
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.
1-    Identify
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)
3-    List
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.
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.
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 🙂

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