Goal-Setting Formula: 7 Steps to Making 2012 Your Best Year Ever!

2012 is finally here. If 2011 didn't go as planned for you, it doesn't matter. Why? Because whatever happened last year, it's history. Forget about it.

The best thing you can do now is to learn from your mistakes and move forward. And, if you want to have the best 2012 yet, let go of the negatives. If you had encountered challenges and problems in your life and business in the past year, forget about them.

Do NOT drag them into the new year. If you do, then that's a quick recipe for failure. Take this opportunity to focus on the positive things that happened in 2011, that you're grateful for. This is what will motivate and inspire you to stay focused on your new goals.

I have already shared my amazing achievements in 2011 and I encourage you to do the same, if you haven't done so already:

• Blogging Success - Reflecting on my Exciting Blogging Journey in 2011

Why is this process important? This is your opportunity to step back from your businesses and take a good look at what is working, what is not working and where you want to go.

So, are you ready to make 2012 your breakout year ever and explode your bank account?

I’m going to share with you  a roadmap to use for setting your goals and creating your vision. This is what I have learned from my mentors, and it works.

The Truth About Achieving Success

A fact is, success doesn’t happen by accident and you can’t simply sit back and wish for it to happen. I often hear aspiring network marketers say: “I hope this works for me”. The truth is, it probably wont, because if you’re hoping something will work for you, you’re leaving it up to some chance or “magic” to become successful. Unfortunately that’s not going to happen.

Granted, it’s very easy to write down your goals, isn’t it? Anybody can do it. But, how many people actually follow through their goals and ensure that they achieve them to the very last detail?

Often times, people get so excited about the new year and what they are going to do and then hit a brick-wall. Why?

Firstly, they don’t take action, they let their goals sit on the shelf and gather dust. Secondly, their goals were probably not S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Tangible) in the first place.

Yes, achieving success starts with setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. However, there is a lot more that goes into accomplishing your goals than just writing them on a piece of paper. Here's the 7-step goal-setting formula that works like a charm:

1. Find Successful People to Follow

You need to find people who are already at the level that you want to be yourself and model them. I'm talking about the overall success, income, lifestyle and so on.

What drives them? What makes them tick? What are they doing? What makes them successful? When you "know" them a little bit better, then you'd be able to follow in their footsteps.

You also need to find a good mentor. I’m talking about someone who will be supportive, stretch and challenge you and hold you to account and accelerate your personal growth far beyond what you could achieve on your own.

With the right mentor, the sky is the limit! I have witnessed this myself. Every successful person out there, has or had a mentor to learn from and help them get to where they are today – very powerful.

And, this saying is SO true: "you're who you hang out with". If you're serious about becoming successful, the fastest way to get there is to spend your time with other successful people. Why?

They talk about ideas and focus on the possibilities. They talk about taking actions on their dreams, and they do it!

Would you ask a broke person for advice on how to make money? Probably not. You’d want to ask someone who HAS the results that you are after, right?

It's really powerful to see and listen to people who have already achieved what you want. So, you need to grab the opportunities to learn from these people and get inspired to realise your goals. You can achieve this by reading, listening to audio, watching videos and attending live events.

  And, the industry events offer a great opportunity to rub shoulders with self-made millionaires, expert marketers, and well-known industry leaders.

Speaking of the events, you can hang out with the BEST of the BEST marketers in April this year at the UK Internet MLM Summit, if you're serious about taking your business to a whole new level in 2012 and beyond.

I'm talking about the TOP internet network marketers, Diane Hochman, Daegan Smith and Mark Hoverson. This event will be so intimate, giving you a chance to get up close and personal with these industry legends - a rare gem!

Have you got any idea what this would do to your business after April? Get this, all tickets come with a 12-month money-back guarantee - insane! Spaces are limited. Do NOT miss out!

2. Know Your Exact Outcome

Write down exactly what you want to achieve in 90 days, 6 months and the rest of the year. It's very important that you write your goals down so they become real. How much money do you want to make? Put it down on paper and place it where you can see it daily.

Now, I don't recommend pulling any figure you can think of from thin air. So, how do you go about this?

You need to have your ideal lifestyle in mind. If money wasn't an issue for you, what would you be spending it on? List everything to see how much it would cost you to have your ideal lifestyle. For example, dining out, shopping, entertainment, travelling, charities to support etc.

When you have a complete breakdown of the total cost per year, then you'll divide it by 12 months to get the monthly figure. This will inspire you to work towards achieving that monthly income goal.

It's not about having a goal to make more money - that's not inspiring enough. You want something that's very compelling, that makes you jump out of bed every morning, excited about what you want to accomplish.

Make your goals real, feel them, see yourself already having what you want.

3. Develop a Game Plan

“Make money online” or “make more money” is one of the popular goals, however without specifics, this goal may not be achievable.

It’s important to be clear about what you want to accomplish and set the target date. In order to make the monthly figure that you put down on paper, you need to have a game plan.

How are you going to achieve your goal and have your dream lifestyle? There are a few options you can choose from such as affiliate marketing, online marketing, multi-level marketing and marketing your own products.

Now, marketing your own products is what you need to aim for, it's the ultimate skill that will make ALL the difference in your business.

Here's the thing, promoting other people's products is great. I'm making money doing it. However, you ultimately need to have your own products out there. And, you know what? It's really simple.

I have written several posts on product creation. It's ultra important. All successful people have one thing in common - PRODUCTS!

This is the one skill that I'm passionate about. Why? It works and anyone can do it. And, I'm here to show you what it takes to create your own products.

So, you need to work out how many sales you need to make per month to achieve your income goal. You need to know your numbers to get this right.

4. Have a Strong Belief

It's important that you believe in yourself and that your plan is going to work. Otherwise, you'll not be fully committed to your goals and you'll easily crumble when the going gets tough. Yes, it's not going to be a walk in the park.

There are obstacles and setbacks in life, right? You need to get connected to your ‘WHY’ and keep reminding yourself WHY you are doing what you’re doing. If your WHY is not big enough, then you’ll feel sorry for yourself, crumble and go back to your comfort zone.

Additionally, if you don't believe in the company or products you're promoting, then your plan is not going to work. When you have a strong belief, your actions will show and bring you the desired results.

All successful people believe in what they're doing. You want to do the same - it's very powerful.

6. Take an All-Out-MASSIVE Action

For every goal that you have set, you need to have clear action steps with deadlines. You need to implement right away, build a momentum and have a sense of urgency in what you do. Do you have the burning desire to succeed? 

So, you now have your income goal, a game plan and a strong belief. However, that doesn't mean anything, if you don't take any action. It's not about planning to do something or dreaming about it, it's about taking an all-out-MASSIVE action to make things happen.

Consistency is so key!

Oftentimes, people think that network/online marketing is easy. Well, if it was, then everyone will be doing it. The truth is, it does take hard work, time, commitment and motivation to build a profitable business.

If you believe in what you're doing, you'll work hard. Of course, with time, when you're established, you can work less hours and still make more money. And, when you have your own products, you can have other people working for you.

7. Review Your Goals

You need to keep reviewing your goals to gauge your progress and make necessary adjustments as required. Reward yourself for achieving your goals. Why not?

This will motivate you to keep going. Don't feel disheartened when things don't go as planned - it's part of life.

Stay focused. Remember, F.O.C.U.S = Focus on One Course Until Successful.

Now, I have something that can help you to stay the course so you can accomplish your goals this year and beyond. It's an award-winning text messaging service called MOBivation. What does it do?

It helps entrepreneurs and business owners like you and I to stay focused on our goals. It's designed specifically to help a lot of network marketing companies who see a lot of their representatives losing focus and quitting faster than they join! You can use this for your own team as well. Very interesting, check it out!

Key Takeaway

I'm confident that this blueprint will change your life and business in ways you could never imagine!

I strongly believe that you can achieve anything you want in life, if you make the decision, work towards the desired outcome, consistently take the necessary action and surround yourself with the right people.

Here are some of my favourite motivational quotes:

1. "If you don'y know where you're going, you might wind up someplace else". ~ Yogi Berra

  2. “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom” ~ Jim Rohn

3. “If you greatly desire something, have the guts to stake everything on obtaining it”. ~ Brendan Francis

Your Turn:

• How did 2011 go for you?
• What are you going to do differently this year?
• Are you using this goal-setting formula?

I look forward to hearing about your success stories in 2012! :)

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Here’s to the amazing 2012!

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