goals

Are you a goal setter or a dreamer?

It has been said that goals are dreams with plans (and I might add – a higher probability of coming true!) To turn your dreams into goals and ultimately realities, simply write down what you want to achieve. Then create a step-by-step plan for getting there. Each day, take one concrete step in the direction of your goals. Little by little, step by step, you'll turn your dreams into reality!

You gotta' play to win!

Is there something you want to do in life that you're just not doing? Maybe you've always dreamed of starting your own business, becoming a professional speaker, submitting a creative project to a magazine for publication, writing a book ... yes? If fear is holding you back from getting started and putting yourself out there ... just remember, you gotta' play to win. If you don't get in the game and try something, it will never happen. And no one can do it for you. So go out there and realize fear is part of playing a new game.

Take one concrete step *today* to start playing the game you've always wanted to play ... call the small business administration, look for speaking venues in your town, find the name and address for a magazine editor to submit your work to, write the outline for that book inside you, just dying to get out ... bottom line: start playing the game! (Today!)

Now is a great time to…

…reconnect with your goals—or set new ones!

January is traditionally the time of year when our thoughts turn to setting goals and writing resolutions. But why wait? As far as I’m concerned—any time of year can be an opportunity to take steps and create positive change in your life!

Why not create a new tradition, and set Half Year resolutions? Take a few moments to decide what you’d like to accomplish in the next six months. If you set New Year resolutions but haven’t given them much thought lately, pull them back out. What would you like to bring back into focus for the next six months?

Once you decide on a goal or two, jot down a list of simple steps you can take to inch yourself closer to your goal. Then, add one task to your to-do list! When you check it off, add the next task to your list! Follow this simple process and come January, you’ll have achieved your goals and you’ll be ready to take on new challenges in the upcoming year!

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