Goal Tracking

"Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible."

 - Tony Robbins

Setting Goals is vital to bringing dreams into reality. In a previous blog post, the distinction was made between long-term and short-term goals. You can see that post here.

Most leaders have goals in mind, but they are nebulous and undefined. They are a feeling or a specific moment that they're looking forward to. Like scoring the winning touchdown at the Super Bowl. It's an admirable goal, but unless you provide clarity and direction as to how to meet that goal, it will go unrealized. 

The first step in being able to track your goals is to clearly define them. Charles Kettering said, “a problem well-stated is half-solved.” Goals carry their own set of obstacles to overcome. A clear vision of what's going to be accomplished is half the battle. Envision exactly where you want to be and write it down. If you need extra help shaping the vision for your goals, check out Michael Hyatt's site for some free videos on goal setting. 

Writing down the specific steps to achieve your goal is helpful for two reasons. One: you can set an exact strategy for how your goal is going to be reached and foresee obstacles before they catch you off guard. The man with the plan is the man with the power. Two: it shows you when to celebrate victories. After every win, you should celebrate to keep your momentum and morale up. This will push you towards accomplishing more. 

You can check out my website's professional services tab (currently under construction) for a free resource sheet to help you track and write down your goals and strategy. My goal is to have this site fully operational before the year ends. One of my needs to accomplish this is feedback. So check it out at www.howtomasterlife.co and leave a comment on what you think.

What are your goals for 2016?