Five Ways Goal Setting Can Lead to Success

It's the time of year when business owners look back on the past year and Identify ways to grow their business even more in the coming year. Students and people who don't own a company can also think about the past year (or semester) and make plans for the next quarter or semester. Everyone has goals and dreams, but only some work hard enough to reach them. If you do these five things, they will help you reach your goals.

1. Having clear goals helps you get exactly what you want.
   If you write down your goals, you won't wake up every morning not knowing what to do. Instead, you can make a daily to-do list with tasks to help you reach your goal. Don't "fly by the seat of your pants" anymore. Instead, stick to your action plan or checklist and focus on important tasks instead of busy work.
2. Keep your focus on your objectives and think about them every day... When you see a vision board in your office, it reminds you of your WHY—why you are working so hard. What do you hope to get done? Even if you write down a few simple goals, put them right next to your desk so you can see them daily. Keeping a list hidden on your desk or in a file somewhere on your desktop doesn't work either; you'll forget about the list and get off track.
3. Get ready for a few bumps along the way... No one has an easy life, especially not in business. Most of the time, these problems arise when you think you have everything under control. Find a way to fix the problem and get back on track with your goals as soon as possible instead of letting these things ruin your day. Please write down the solution to the problem once you've fixed it in case you run into a similar situation again. Having a list of possible solutions is much less stressful than not knowing what to do.
4. Find a person you can count on... Declaring your goals to a partner brings them to life and compels you to make an effort or face the embarrassment of telling your partner you didn't reach your goals. A good accountability partner will ask follow-up questions and be fearless in holding them accountable at any time. One way to make this partnership more enjoyable is to devise a consequence for individuals who need to meet their weekly goals. Whether it's paying for lunch or giving money to a good cause, that raises the bar a bit.
5. Know and understand what your goals are really for. This step usually requires delving a little deeper into your life and WHY. Why do you want to make a six-figure salary? To pay for your high schooler's college education so they can graduate debt-free? Can you relocate your family to your ideal house? Can you make donations to local charities? There are no correct or incorrect answers, and your response will emphasize the significance of these objectives to YOU.

So, now ask yourself these challenging questions:

What are your current whereabouts? Where would you like to be? What action steps will you need to take to get there? Who will accompany you on your journey?

Marques Ogden
Keynote Speaker