Last week we looked at the first five tips to successfully achieve your goals so that your future continues to be even brighter than your past. If you haven’t checked out that article, I highly recommend reading it before you continue.
Today, I’m going to share the final five tips. If you implement even a few of these, you’ll create positive momentum in building your business and your life around a brighter future.
- Watch for “strategic by-products
Strategic by-products are the surprises or unexpected things that happen on the way to achieving a specific goal. Sometimes these turn out to be even more important than the original goal. Grasp these unexpected opportunities and embrace where they take you, but be careful that they don’t derail you from your goal.
- Take ownership of your future
Your future is in your hands. If you don’t take ownership of it, others will be happy to do it for you. Goal setting helps you take increased ownership of your future, regardless of the circumstances that surround you. As a result, you’ll have greater choice and freedom.
- See goal setting as a never-ending learning process
Each goal you set will teach you something new, better, different or important. This learning will be incredibly enjoyable. The more specific your goals are, the greater and faster your learning. Your progress toward your goals will allow you to transform yourself continually as a business leader, to transform your relationships and to transform the quality of your entire life.
- Be part of a community of goal-getters
Surround yourself with the best people possible. Talk to them about setting inspiring goals, share strategies and lend each other support. You’ll be challenged and stretched by others who are committed to creating a brighter future, the same way you do. This will tap into your creativity and result in refreshed inspiration and new ideas as well as renewed confidence and energy.
- Set goals in all areas of your life
Your life has many different dimensions. Goals are the fuel for growth in all of these areas – personal health and fitness, relationships, business growth and personal finances – just to name a few. As you look at your most crucial goals, consider all time frames, from the very short-term to the twilight years of your life. Also look for the underlying motivation for your goals. Why is the goal important to you? What difference will it make in your life and business? Understanding this will play a significant role in aligning you with your goal and in changing the habits that need to be changed for you to achieve it.
Final thoughts
As long as you’re growing and learning, you’ll always keep adopting new goals and making new progress. The more you learn, the more you’ll want to discover.
The stimulation of achieving new goals will keep the cycle going and, as a result, your future will always be brighter than your past.
And just one more thing…
For over 25 years I’ve worked with business leaders to help them deal with the present and plan for the future. Here are 2 ways I can help you too:
- Get your free copy of ‘A Leader’s Guide to Goal Setting.’ In this guide, I share my five steps of goal setting. You’ll learn proven strategies and tips to set and achieve your goals. Download A Leader’s Guide to Goal Setting here.
- If you’re looking for focused help and support to achieve your goals, address real-time business challenges or to deal with the day-to-day demands of running a business, why not arrange a free Discovery Call to see if my Coach on Tap programme is right for you?
Here’s to your success 👍🏽