“If you don’t know where you are going, you might not like where you end up,” David Bach tells us.
The calendar is getting ready to flip over. A new year is around the corner.
A chance to start again.
I’m a big, BIG believer in goal-setting.
Why?
Because setting thoughtful objectives for the coming year can transform our lives.
Reason #1: When we get clear on a goal, our subconscious mind goes 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 simply more aware of our car brand and take notice as we drive around town when we see other cars like ours.
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 seven-step goal-setting framework I’ve used for the past five 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 straightforward and comprehensive. Over the past five 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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