4 Steps to Success

Follow these 4 steps to to make your dreams into reality.

1.) BE AMBITIOUS!

Most people overlook this critical step by letting their own self limiting thoughts get in the way of their progress.  The difference between modest living & having riches is the ability to dream beyond what they believe is possible.

So here's what you need to do: get out some paper & write down EVERYTHING that you want to achieve within 5 years.  Don't filter just let it flow.  What are your inspirations, desires, dreams you never thought possible.  It doesn't matter what it is or how you'll get it, just commit this one step of getting it down on paper. Be as detailed & creative as possible.

2.) DUMP THE JUNK!

Next take a look at your list & decide which top 5 things you are going to focus on accomplishing within 5 years.  (Don't worry if you've got tons left over.  You can always go back & make another top 5 once you've accomplished the first 5.)  Now make a deadline date for these 5 to be completed by.  This is critical  because it will create the sense of urgency & avoid the human obstacle of procrastination.

Now take a good look at how you spend your time.  Write down daily what you have done.  IF IT DOESN"T FURTHER YOU TOWARD YOUR GOAL IT"S GOT TO GO!  Sorry to be so harsh, but one of the biggest reason we don't reach our goals is because we don't have effective time management skills & waste valuable time on things that accomplish nothing.  Here's how I do it: Focused activity first, then routine tasks last.  I also have gotten into the habit of setting a timer for how long I spend on tasks.  It helps to keep me on track especially with internet/email.  A huge time waster if you are not careful.

Remember your goals are only going to be accomplished by the sacrifices you are willing to make.  It maybe painful at first to change your lifestyle around your goal, but keep your goal in your mind & stay focused.  Remember the reward at the end of the rainbow.

3.) GET GOING!

Now that you have established your goals it is time to take ACTION!  I think all adults know that dreams will always stay dreams until we are willing to make something happen.  Goals can only be manifested by the work being put into them.  Ask any athlete, have they won any victories by sitting on the sidelines & just willing themselves to win?  NO they have put in countless hours of hard work & precise effort training to make the win a reality.  Do yourself a favor & get off the bench!  Stop complaining & get busy. 

Think of the actions that will get you closer to your goals.  Be precise & act on them daily.

4.) VISUALIZE

This is the time to really "see" yourself being successful.  Bring in all the senses of how you are going to look, feel, & even how it will taste and smell once you have achieved your goal.  It is important to "act as if" it is happening in the present tense.  The mind has a tremdous capacity to create what thoughs we focus on so always stay focused on your desired outcome.

Good Luck & Godspeed my friends!

Nancy James
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