Goal Setting

GOALS, GOALS AND MORE GOALS

Of course, the rule here is that most people have heard this time and time again, yet most fail to actually write down their goals.

Well, those who take this advice and actually do it are 90% more likely to achieve the goals (period).

If setting daily goals is all one does, then results will follow.  Remember, it’s not the parts but the sum of the parts that create success. Writing down goals is another part to the ship.

One lesson in goal setting is to create a “master-vision” or a master goal and work backwards from there.  This is a good idea.  And it helps to create a clearer vision or pathway to achieving the ultimate goal.

However, most people do not do this at all.  Most people do not spend that time and effort creating such a plan.

I believe this is because most people are reactive instead of pro-active.  Most people log onto the computer and react.  They go in whatever direction and do whatever comes in their minds.

This is simply not being “focused”.  If one is completely serious about succeeding online, and are determined to make a fortune online, then it should not be so difficult to set goals… especially if it means that one has a 90% better chance of achieving goals by writing them down.

Yet, people continue to distract themselves and remain re-active to what they do instead of taking control and being proactive.

Imagine two people sitting side by side.  Both are seeking to achieve the same thing, which is to earn a living online and work from home.

We’ll call the two Bob and John.  Bob has written down his goals.  He writes down his daily duties.  He practices time management skills.  He is focused and takes action.  Bob is a go-getter and is quite determined to succeed.  He believes in himself and tells his wife that by Christmas he’ll be working from home and spending more time with the family.  He is confident, focused and driven.

John is a talented and charming guy.  He likes to have a good time and loves to play.  John wants freedom from working a day job so he can spend more time with his family and go on vacations.  He hates his job.  He is quite determined to achieve his dreams.  He spends a great deal of time learning about Internet Marketing.  In fact, on weekends he stays up until 3 or 4am working on IM.  He has met many other successful marketers and talks to them often.  He asks for help and often has a host of questions for others.

Which one would you predict would succeed first… or even succeed at all?

I’d pick Bob.  Bob is focused and most likely works smart.  He is confident and expects to achieve his goals.  He really believes in himself and seems like he’d be more of a stubborn type of individual.

This means he’d be relentless and most likely have blinders on.

John has some good things going for him too.  One of which is that he builds relationships.  John could succeed quickly with the right relationship or partner.  However, would he be able to sustain success?  I can see John making some money faster online than Bob.  However, I see Bob as one who will build a strong foundation on which to build a “super-business” online.

There Is No Free Lunch