GOAL SETTING
Where do goals come from? Sometimes
external sources, sometimes the heart,
sometimes random thoughts. I find if I
get to a quiet place and focus on what’s
important in my life or what needs
improvement in my life, then goals
become clear. Get to a place—a cottage, a
resort, or even a library—where it’s quiet
and let your mind focus clearly. In today’s
world, it is a struggle to find that quiet
time with no interruptions by emails or
phone calls.
One of the most important things about
writing goals is to do it by hand. When
you focus on writing by hand, it slows you
down. Neuroscience also states that when
you write something down, it builds 16
times more neural pathways in your brain
and makes it more likely you’ll remember
and achieve what you write down. I always
have at least a few BHAGs: “Big Hairy
Audacious Goals.” Goals that just seem so
far out there that anyone who might hear
about them would think I am crazy. The
thing is, what if I have one of those and
actually make it happen? If I never put it
out there, it will never happen for sure.
Have at least one BHAG every year for your
personal life and business.
The last part of goal setting is about where
your head lives. Do you live in a negative
space, always expecting the worst things
to happen, or do you live in a positive place
where your expectations are good and
forward thinking? If you have good goals
and focus on them, often your mind will
shift and stay positive.
Should you want to have some assistance
in goal setting for yourself or your
business, don’t hesitate to give me a call or
drop me an email at [email protected]
or 289-340-0650, and I will do my best to
assist you in making your 2019 the best
year ever.
Remember this as you plan for 2019:
“Goals should
scare you and
excite you!!”
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Doug Bundock, CRM is Vice President Of Operations at
Benson Kearley IFG. Doug is a certified Coach & Trainer
at the John Maxwell organization. You can reach Doug
at [email protected]
BY: DOUG BUNDOCK,
BENSON KEARLEY IFG
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