I Stumbled On Something Powerful!

“Man does not simply exist, but always decides what his existence will be, what he will become in the next moment.” -Viktor Frankl

It is often said that a goal not written is only a wish.  When I can get personal training clients to write their goals and chart their progress they make better progress and they are less likely to quit.   There is plenty of research to suggest that the most successful people both personally and professionally are goal writers. I have set written goals for years and I know from my own experience that it makes all the difference in my personal growth. Still progress was slower than I would have liked. About four years ago I came upon a goal writing technique from Brian Tracy. On his audio program he called it “Ultimate Goals”. I call it “Goals On Steroids”. The success I found with this program was incredible! My personal growth was accelerated in every area of my life. Sometimes uncanny, almost magical, things happened.  Increasing my progress increased my happiness.  Why?  Because we are always happiest when we are growing and progressing.

“There is no happiness except in the realization we have accomplished something.” -Henry Ford

Here’s how it works:

1. Get a spiral notebook and write down your 8-12  most important goals EVERYDAY. Never miss a day!

“It’s not what you do once in a while; it’s what you do day in and day out that makes a difference.” -Jenny Craig

2. Each day write them from memory without referring to your previous list. This will be a struggle the first few times but will help crystallize what it is you really want. Find wording that inspires you. After the first few weeks this process will take you about two minutes.

3. Write your goals as if you have already accomplished them. “I have excellent posture” or “I spend time educating myself everyday” are examples of some I have written.

4. Always write them in the affirmative. Write “I am financially independent” rather than “I am debt free”.  Keep the focus on the positive instead of a negative, like debt.

5. You may have no idea how each goal will be accomplished but write them anyway.  These are often the ones where the magic happens.

6. Set a deadline when possible as in “I will be able to wear that little black dress by Valentine’s Day”.

7. Make sure you have set goals in each of the important area’s of life. I like to place them in order of my priorities. My first goal is spiritual, then family (social/emotional), physical, financial, etc.

“The key is not to prioritize what is on the schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” -Stephen Covey

As you try this program miracles will happen in your life. Often it will be because you have kept focused on your goal and other times it will seem as if super natural forces are at work. Everyone who I know has tried it has found that it works. Unfortunately many people are content in mediocrity or just won’t pay the price.  Don’t let that be you!  There is excitement and success in abundance in the world if you reach for it.

“Let others lead small lives, but not you.  Let others argue over small things, but not you.  Let others cry over small hurts, but not you.  Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.” -Jim Rohn

If you decide to try this I would love to hear about your experience. If you have questions contact me or read chapter 15 of “Goals!” by Brian Tracy. In fact, go crazy and read the whole thing.

My favorite quote is by Helen Keller.  “Either life is a daring, joyful adventure or life is nothing.” Now go get ‘em!

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