The Key to Success

If you are not making the progress that you would like to make and are capable of making, it is simply because your goals are not clearly defined

JOHNO HARRIS CEO - ASPEN WAITE GROUP

Want to live a less stressful and more fulfilling life? Become an expert in goal setting; when done well, goal setting clarifies thought and creates workable action plans, so you always know what to do next, even when things don’t go according to plan.

We are constantly reminded how important goal setting is to success - however, very few people know how to set a goal and then, how to activate the action steps for achievement and ultimately, success.

Without personal motivation, goal setting is a futile exercise. How often are business goals imposed on people or how often do business owners set their business goals because it seems the right thing to do?

Unless you are clear about the benefits of achieving the goal for you as an individual then do not pass go. What specific benefits will you (individually) receive from embarking on this specific goal you want to achieve? If it is a business goal, how will the achievement of this goal affect you as an individual - will it give you more time to spend on personal endeavours, will it provide you with more money to spend on things you want in life?

A good question to ask yourself is:

Why have I not achieved this goal already?

And what will potentially stop you as you decide this goal is worth spending time and effort to achieve? Once you know what the potential obstacles are, then give time and energy to deciding what you think are the most effective solutions to these potential obstacles - there are no right or wrong answers.

Is it worth spending your time and effort to achieve this goal?

Getting your plan of action into place is not difficult but constitutes an important element of the overall success. Take your solutions and diarise them into your schedule, that way they will be done with little extra effort from yourself as it becomes a part of your daily routine.

Goal setting and achievement is a mindset - with a little practise it becomes a part of who you are, just like brushing your teeth, and the good news is the results are great. The most difficult part is remembering to celebrate your accomplishments!

“If you are not making the progress that you would like to make and are capable of making, it is simply because your goals are not clearly

defined”. - Paul J. Meyer

At Aspen Waite we are here for you - to advise and help you achieve clarity around your aspirations, goals and vision.