Perspective is everything. When we’ve set a goal for ourselves, when we’re trying to motivate ourselves, the process can be invigorating or downright demoralizing. Goal setting in and of itself can be daunting. Dr. Katy Milkman, in her podcast The Science of How People Change which I quote below, shares a real gem for setting (and keeping) “high and …
As an executive coach, I am always fascinated by how small, deliberate changes can significantly impact productivity. Recently, I asked several clients a simple question: “What’s a small change you’ve made that had a big impact on your productivity?” The answers were insightful and consistent with what I’ve seen in my coaching practice. Here are …
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At some point in your life, you’ve probably set a goal. If you’re lucky, you achieved it. If you didn’t, you’re not alone: The world is littered with failed New Year’s resolutions, for example. Those failures highlight a problem with the practice of goal-setting: When you fall short of an objective, the disappointment can send you …
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First, let me give credit where credit is due. It was Melissa Camara Wilkins who first introduced me to the 3-Item To Do List. I have used it ever since. And I’d love to recommend it to you. For most of my life, I was the person with a mile long to-do list next to me at all …
If you want to be productive, I assume it’s because you have goals that you want to accomplish. Well, how you frame and plan those goals is important as well. Well-planned goals give you a clear map of how to get where you want to go. My favorite strategy for planning out long-term goals is …
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method for Setting and Planning Goals Read More »
A recent conversation with a dear friend on goal commitment made me realise some people’s acute difficulty in staying committed to their goals. Even the simplest ones, such as clicking on a newsletter button to read the whole essay or article. Staying committed to your goals takes work. It doesn’t have to be a struggle, …
Goals are what we want to achieve in our life or work. As an entrepreneur, you will likely have goals both at work and personally, which are intertwined. You may want to reach a certain level of financial success in your business to spend more time with your children. This financial and time freedom is a very …
What is the Most Important Step in Prioritizing Goals? Read More »
How does Tony Robbins set goals? Like a champ. He’s created a simple system that he’s used for years, to dream big and set empowering goals. The entire process takes a little more than 30 minutes, and in the end, you end up with four deeply inspiring goals in major areas of your life for …
(Editor’s note: though this article mostly talks about goal setting around cycling, the ideas and concepts apply equally well in many other types of goals.) Cycling is a sport that heavily rewards consistency with regular training as the cornerstone of any good training plan. Motivation is the underpinning element that is arguably the most important …
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One of the biggest and most common problems with improving your life or the success you want out of it is that you may not take consistent action over a longer time period. Now, consistency isn’t the sexiest or most exciting word. But it is, coupled with time, what will give you real results in your …
