Set Goals
Just about everyone wants something! We all seek business accomplishments, financial goals, life, family & personal goals, relationship satisfaction and desires of all kinds. Although we all want more, it is difficult to know how to get it. First, it is necessary to define our personal and professional goals.
Without a goal, all you have is a dream or a vague wish that you hope will someday come true. If goals are this important, why do so many of us avoid them? Here are some attributes of people who set first-rate goals.
· They are about actions, not just words.
· They accept responsibility for their lives.
· They believe in themselves.
· They aren’t afraid of criticism.
· They aren’t afraid of failure.
Answer Key Questions
So, what does it take for you to define professional and personal goals? Asking key questions of yourself leads to personal discovery. Some good things to ask are: “If you could freely express an interest or passion in your life without regard to money, fear, obligations or the thoughts
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and opinions of others, what would that be?” and “What most stands in the way of your having it?”
Answering these questions opens you to examination and investigation, leading to possibility and opportunity. Another avenue for inquiry is, “If you could change your business life to be exactly the way you wanted, what changes would people see?”
Follow the Method
Now that you have some answers, how do you go about achieving those goals? Most folks think they must first “Do” an action, then they will “Be” where they need to be, and then will “Have” what they want. Perhaps a more productive way to proceed is to “Be” present to the situation, “Do” the action in accordance with the situation, and “Have” the outcome they desire.
Take Action
Having a personal coach is an asset in this process of inquiry. Coaching is an ongoing relationship that focuses on taking action toward the realization of your visions, goals, desires and balance in life. With a coach, you gain a partner and motivator who uses insight and intuition to move you closer toward your goals.
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