Dream what you dare to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be.
If your goal or goals are realistic enough and you are determined enough you can achieve almost anything. But you will need a plan – an action plan.
An action plan is a step by step approach to achieving your goal by listing ‘who‘ does ‘what‘ by ‘when‘.
A handful of tips to help you achieve your goals
*Make simple, realistic goals
Write them down. Use simple words. What do you really want to achieve, by when? “To own a house”; “To own a business”; “To own a farm”; “To become a multi-millionaire”; “To become the President”, or whatever takes your fancy.
*List actions needed
Make lists and brainstorm possible actions needed to reach your goal.
Consider any constraints. How can they be best overcome?
Set your steps out in a logical plan, step by step.
* What is to be done, by when?
Prepare a timeline.
Great things can be achieved if you are not too busy doing little things. People who begin many things finish a few.
You need to be strong-willed and determined to succeed. It will usually mean giving up some activities that you may enjoy.
Plan for possible setbacks.
*Make your plans dynamic
Consider alternatives just-in-case changes are necessary.
*Write your plan and start
Put your goal down on a card and keep it in your wallet. Look at it often.
Plan logically, step by step.
How will you know when it’s done?
You don’t know what you are capable of doing until you really try.
No goals – no glory!
-Geoffrey Moss (mossassociate.co.nz)
“A goal can be likened to a journey. You need a map, a budget, a direction, a destination and a schedule.”
Sources:“Secrets for Success. This book could change your life”, “Secrets for Success” published by Moss Associates Ltd and Cengage Learning Asia. Also available as an e-book from Amazon.com.
Another Handful of Tips 