Ten Myths and Realities of Goal Setting
Read More: This article first posted at Work from Home Solutions
People who have been around direct selling industry for twenty plus years have seen it all. But there is ONE thing they never seen....
They have NEVER seen a leader that did not set goals, write them down, refer to them, and work specific plans to meet them. Knowing how to set and work goals is, quite literally, a requirement for success in Network Marketing or Internet Marketing businesses.
Here are ten clarifying statements from one of Network Marketing industries top earner, to help you assess where you stand with regard to this critical skill....
Myth #1: Goal Setting Is Not That Important
Reality: Success Requires Goals—End of Story! One needs goals and specific plans to achieve them, because success does not happen by accident.
Myth #2: Goal Setting Is Difficult and Takes Too Much Time
Reality: Success is accelerated by time invested in strategy. The game is won by the time spent on preparation.
Myth #3: New Years Is the Best Time to Set Goals
Reality: Goal-Setting is not about timing, it’s about decision. This life is not a dress rehearsal; it’s the only one you’ve got.
Myth #4: Goals Don’t Need to Be Written—I'll remember.
Reality: Written goals clarify thinking, Goals once out of site, soon become goals out of mind!
Myth #5: Long-Term Planning Is a Waste of Time
Reality: Your Future deserves consideration. It will someday be your present reality. It’s worth considering seriously.
Myth #6: A Good Plan Is All You Need to Be Successful
Reality: Success is active, not passive. All plans require action, and a strong desire to succeed.
Myth #7: The Best Way to Achieve a Goal Is to Just Begin
Reality: Action without planning is the root cause of most failure. Success is a choice, and eith a plan to lead you, you can figure out how to get where you are going.
Myth #8: All It Takes Is Hard Work to Achieve Your Goals
Reality: Hard work is important, but working smart is mandatory. Learn new methods and solutions, and you will accomplish far more in less time and effort..
Myth #9: I Can Do It On My Own—I Don’t Need Help
Reality: Success requires cooperation and leadership. Nobody does it alone. Tha ability to coach others inceases your success.
Myth #10: Goals Only Need to Be Reviewed Once a Year
Reality: Your goals must keep shaping with changes, and there will always be changes in business. Shifting and flexing to fit these fast-changing times is a must. Adopt a regular and consistent review process of your goals and plans.
So I hope this get you thinking before starting your Home Business. Those who have a Home Base Business, but not seeing the result they deserve from their hard work, should rethink their goals.
To help in goal setting, and learning the marketing method that can help you build a successful Home Base Business review the information posted on the site under Work from Home Solutions, and other topics, and consider join Renegade University's online training program.
Views: 600
| 
Comments: 6 
About the Author: Rallie Rallis
Member Since: 09/01/2008
Company: Rallie Rallis
Industry: Business Opportunities
Primary Web Site: http://www.homebusinesssuperguide.com
Very Important
That is a critical foundation to have in place in order to have a sturdy building of accomplishments.
Short Term and Long Term Goals.
I agree with you, Rallie. Setting goals is a key component in achieving success in anything.
I believe in setting both short term and long term goals. I also believe in visualization when I set goals. I visualize me accomplishing the goal. The more I visualize this, the more I believe that I can achieve the goal, no matter how difficult it may seem at first. I'm not sure if that is clear. But it sure works for me.
Great article, Rallie.
Seen With Real Eyes
"Goals Don’t Need to Be Written—I'll remember" Only partially true! One has to see their goals in writing to make them real. There 's something about seeing those words with real eyes not just the ones in your imagination.
As I look at my goals on the wall in front of me, I know where I want to go, short and long term. One shouldn't poo poo this exercise as not important.
Of all the myths presented here, I believe it to be the one with the most visual impact.
Visualizing Our Goals
I agree with Scott and Marie, that visualizing our goals make them real.
I do feel achieving short term goals gives us the encouragement to continue reaching our long term goal. And when we reach our long term. goal, we'll be ready to set new goals for our self.
frequent reviews with flexibility.
Lots of good points, you have to have a plan before you can review it. If what you are doing is not moving you towards your goals, make appropriate changes. Be consistent,yet flexible and don't give up.
"If you have no plan, you plan to fail."
Over the holidays I had a customer of mine say that he believed that goals were only 10% of his business. I personally found that interesting because I see my goals has being at least 60% of mine. Without the vision and the plan I don't know how one can stay focused.
You providing people with these tens reasons for goal setting is proof that they are critical to success.
Excellent reality check.