Goal Setting Activities that Lead to Success

(Living One Achievement At A Time)

You can achieve greatness, accumulate wealth, and be happy, all at the same time. I'm going to give you a secret goal setting activity. Once that has been used by successful people, for the last 100 years.

When you first set out on a project, it can seem like a daunting task. Do not worry about your circumstance, or become overwhelmed by uncertainty, fear or doubt. What I'm about to share with you will help you through it, regardless of how big, or long, the task may be.

The most important thing, is to write everything down. Show yourself the big picture. The milestones, the end goals, the results you expect to achieve.

Get one or two of those whiteboards with erasable markers. Hang them in your office, or work space, so you must look at them, and evaluate your path to success, every single day.

Write down everything that you want to achieve. List your income as it is now, and what you'd like it to be a year from now. Let your subconscious mind get to work, on how you are going to achieve these goals.

Then on the second white board, write down the five most important things, that you need to do tomorrow. Then number them from one to five, in the order of their importance.


Believe it or not, this is the most important productivity tool, that was ever invented. Two lists. Your list of long-term goals, and your list of things to do.

But they're not tucked away in some notebook, or hidden in some file on the computer. It's on a whiteboard, out in plain site, where you must look at them, and think about them every single work day.

Don't worry if you don't complete everything on the to do list. Make a new list at the end of the day. Keep it short. Keep it focused.

Remember that success is built like a wall, one brick at a time. Or think of it like running a road race. You put one foot in front of the other and try not to fall down.

You don't have to win the race, but it's important that you do your best, each and every time out. If you do fall down, you get up, you dust yourself off, and you keep running, until you cross that finish line.

And just like the race, everything you achieve in life, will be the result of small daily successes. Step after step, one foot in front of the other, until you cross that finish line, and reach that goal.

When do you reach a goal, no matter how small, praise yourself for a job well done. Then thank yourself, and reward yourself for each accomplishment, by taking a break, or buying yourself a gift of some kind.

Surround yourself with positive things, that make you feel productive. Create an atmosphere of success, reminding yourself of all you have accomplished, and how much more you are willing to learn.

When you do reach a major milestone, like the half way point, take some time off to rejuvenate. Go shopping in the mall, while everyone else is at work. Or go for a picnic in the park, take your shoes off, and enjoy walking barefoot through the grass.

You must have faith and confidence in yourself. Not just being optimistic, but full of passion and courage, to endure the bumps in the road. To endure the painful moments, and attitude checks, that will try and challenge your determination.

Have the courage to say no. Learn what to say no to. Quickly decide which projects are worth your energy and focus. For wealth can be earned, spent and re-earned again.

Your time on the other hand cannot. Time is the most valuable thing you possess. Spend it wisely, investing in your goals and dreams.

You must believe that you can achieve the task at hand, regardless of what anyone else thinks. Focus on one small goal. One item on your to do list. Complete it, then move on to the next.

That's all it takes, one small achievement, to keep you hungry, yet humble, knowing that you have what it takes to succeed.

Be content with what you have, but it's ok to want more. Celebrate all you have. All you love. And everything that you want to learn.

Check things off your to do list, one day at at time. Make a list of what you want to achieve tomorrow. Be happy, knowing you are on the path to success, and celebrating your victories along the way.

Then one day, you'll look up from your work, and realize, that you've already arrived, and possibly surpassed the financial, business, or personal goals, that you set out for yourself. But being an entrepreneur, or any other success minded person, you're not finished, you're never... "finished."

You are dedicated, to constant, and never ending self-improvement. Now would be a perfect time, to set new, financial, business, or personal goals, and challenge yourself, with new things to learn.

Now... let me ask you... What are the five most important things, that you need to do tomorrow?

Write them down. Then number them, in the order of their importance. Put them in plain view, where you will see them all day long.

Focus on your goals. Say no to all the distractions.

Pretty soon, you'll be amazed at how much work you get done. And just how successful you've become. Living your life, one successful day, one successful goal, one achievement at a time.


Michael Campbell

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