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Summer Achievement Plan
Part Two

by Kevin Hogan

A quick note for those who didn't read Part One.

The word "goal" is one I always hesitate to use.

"Goals," are things most people fail to achieve and, in doing, see themselves as failing and that failure as a bad thing.

I look at goals a bit differently.

A goal is a commitment. It is a certainty. A future fact. As a word, it is one I rarely use when I speak or write.

"What are you going to do?"

"I'm going to do....."

The word "goal" is convenient for it's simplicity, but realize that "goal" is really a promise, it's a fact.

"I will go to the store and get groceries."

"I will finish the website this week."

Both will happen and utter shock and surprise will happen if they don't.

When you and I talk, face to face, don't tell me what your "goals" are. Instead, tell me what you are going to do....

Given this important discussion, let's go ahead and use the word as a substitute for all that has been stated above!

...picking up right where we left off last week.....

Step Three: Identify Clear Actions You WILL DO

Give your goal some thought, and consider which key efforts would create the results you desire. Your answers will depend on the specifics of your goal, the type of goal, and what you need to do to get there.

There are typically two types of action steps. The first kind pertains to planning and preparation. This would include activities like research and education - laying the groundwork for the bigger action steps you'll take later. Obviously, if you haven't done this part yet, your focus should be on this type of activity.

A word of warning: don't let yourself get stuck in the planning and preparation stage!

Most people DO.

You may feel inclined to do more and more and more research because you don't feel "ready" to MOVE. Some people get stuck in this phase for years. Eventually you will have to concede that you've researched and planned enough and it's time to MOVE!

You will HAVE to move forward if you want to accomplish ANYTHING in life.

If you've already laid the groundwork, it's important to focus on PRODUCTIVE actions; the actions that will carry the most power, the actions that will inspire the greatest results.

People do the dumbest stuff.

I've got a friend who is starting a business and they are sending me brochures, logos and letterhead, asking what I think.

They couldn't POSSIBLY want to know what I think because brochures, logos and letterheads....really aren't very important.

Perhaps a 1 or 2 on a scale of 1-10, 1 being stuff to do to waste time so you don't have to do things that matter.

Additionally, you should identify action steps to be taken daily, weekly, and monthly. An "action step" is something that actually ACCOMPLISHES something that will matter to your project succeeding or being profitable.

Remember, goal achievement is a process - you can't take action just once and hope it works. Most goals will require consistent effort, specific action steps taken day after day, week after week, month after month!

Maybe year after year!

Identify the things you can do on a regular basis to keep your plans moving forward.

Here's a thought....

What did I discover working with people to achieve goals? Turn the page...

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Kevin Hogan
Network 3000 Publishing
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Eagan, MN 55123
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