“If you don’t know where you are going, you might not like where you end up.” – David Bach
2026 is now officially around the corner.
A chance to start again.
I’m a big, BIG believer in goal-setting. Why?
Setting thoughtful objectives for the coming year can transform our lives.
Reason #1: When we set a clear goal, our subconscious minds go to work, closing the gap between our current situation and the desired future state.
Setting goals creates creative tension that propels us forward.
Reason #2: When we set a goal, possibilities begin showing up that will help us in pursuit of the desired objective.
It’s similar to what happens when we buy a new car.
Magically, the roads are full of our new make and model. Everywhere we look, we see another one.
Was there suddenly a buying spree of our new car? Nope. We are more aware of our car brand and take notice as we drive around town.
The same thing happens when we set a goal. Suddenly, we notice opportunities to help us achieve our goal that would otherwise escape our attention.
This week, I’ll share a goal-setting framework I’ve used for the past seven years. Next week, I’ll share a simple process to achieve those goals.
My process begins with ideas I learned about in an article by Trent Hamm called “Developing a Real Plan for a Better Life.” I like his methodology because it is straight-forward and comprehensive.
Over the past seven years, I’ve experienced tremendous results personally and professionally using Trent’s framework.
More tomorrow.
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Reflection: Do I have an annual goal-setting process?
Action: Commit to experimenting with the ideas to be detailed this week in RiseWithDrew.
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