The 12 Commandments of Goal Setting
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The 12 Commandments of Goal Setting
Elevating Your Career Through Effective Goal Setting
Many professionals have a general sense of what they want to achieve, whether it's closing more sales, earning a higher income, or transitioning to a different role. Yet, despite their intelligence, motivation, and hard work, success often eludes them. The reason? They lack clear goals.
Having a vague notion is not enough for the mind to work effectively. For instance, if your aim is to earn more, gaining just one extra dollar doesn’t quite meet the mark. Without specificity, your mind can't fully engage with your true objectives.
To ensure effectiveness, goals must be articulated in the present tense with clear and vivid language. For example, instead of saying “I want to earn $50,000 a year,” phrase it as, “I now earn $50,000 per year in a fulfilling role that allows me to express myself creatively.”
Follow these steps to set precise goals and achieve positive outcomes in your career:
1. Identify Specific Goals
Clearly define what you want to accomplish. If aiming to close more sales, specify how many. If changing jobs, detail the desired characteristics.
2. Set a Deadline
Every goal needs a deadline, otherwise, it remains just a wish or a dream.
3. Believe in Your Goal
Your goal must be believable. If it seems impossible, you’ll struggle to take necessary actions.
4. Assess Your Starting Point
Take stock of where you currently stand. Understanding your baseline helps gauge the distance to your goal.
5. Identify Obstacles
Recognize potential challenges so you can plan to overcome them.
6. Determine Necessary Knowledge
Identify if specific qualifications or courses are needed, or if research into new markets is required.
7. Build Supportive Networks
Consider which organizations or groups could aid your journey. Find ways to connect with them.
8. List the Benefits
Write down every possible benefit of achieving your goal. The more benefits, the more motivated you’ll be to persist.
9. Develop an Action Plan
Outline the steps needed to reach your goal. Start from the end and work backward.
10. Visualize Success
Regularly imagine yourself having achieved your goal in detail. This practice embeds success into your subconscious mind.
11. Take Daily Action
Consistent action is crucial. Even the best goals remain unrealized without daily effort.
12. Commit to Perseverance
Resolve never to quit, even when faced with challenges, until your goal is achieved.
While setting goals requires effort, following these steps significantly increases your chances of success. Embark on this journey, and achieve the success you deserve.
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