On the third line of each card

that the biggest issue for most, who are not fulfilling their own personal promises, is lack of focus, not lack of ability or planning. There are lots of good ideas available to shake a person out of the Limbo they’ve created. Here’s one that has worked for many. If you like the idea, don’t just acknowledge it as a “nice idea.” Do it for a month.Get past the initial new/awkward/judgmental stage. Then decide whether this is an idea worth continuing or not. Come from KNOWING, not second-guessing. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

The Goal Contract

3. On the second line, answer the time question. What is the specific TARGET or DUE DATE for that goal to be accomplished? (A specific date creates a sense of urgency.)

Get as many 3 X 5 cards for as many selected personal/business goals you’d like to accomplish.

1. Create 4 horizontal lines across each card with a few spaces in be tween each.

You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.

2. On the top line of each card answer the question WHAT? What is that card’s goal? Write that goal on the top line (e.g. Weigh 150 lbs., $200,000, run a 42 minute 10K, etc).

4. On the third line of each card answer the HOW? question. This is the action step, where the rubber meets the road. How are you going to get from where you are to where you are going? Dig deeper than the lazy answer: “If I knew what to do I’d be doing it!” If you’ve crossed the street by yourself a few times already, chances are you know what you need to do. Write this down in a few words on the third line.

5. On the bottom line of each card, SIGN YOUR NAME. As simple and perhaps silly as this may seem, we have been conditioned to live up to