05/16/2007 | Post By: P.L. Meindertsma
Eat that Frog ch 1 cont.
#1 reason some people get more work done faster is because they are clear about their goals and objectives.
#1 reason for procrastination and lack of motivation is due to vagueness and confusion about what is you need to do, what order to do them in and why you need to do them.
7 step formula for setting and achieving goals. Anyone of them can double to triple your productivity immediately.
- Decide exactly what you want. Figure out what to do and what order to do them in.
- Write it down – think on paper. This will crystallize your thoughts and give it life. Ideas that are not written down are simply a wish or fantasy
- Set a deadline. It will create a beginning and an end and create urgency
- Write everything down that you are going to have to do in order to achieve your goal. As new activities come into play, add them. A list gives you a picture what needs to be done.
- Organize your list into a plan in order of priority. This can be done in a from of a flow chart
- Take action on your plan immediately. Vigorous action on an average plan is better than no action on a brilliant plan.
- Do something every day that will move you closer to your goal. Never miss a day and keep moving. It will stimulate you, motivate you and keep you disciplined.
Homework:
First: Take a clean sheet of paper and write down 10 goal. Write them in present tense so that have already every happened. Eg: I make xyz dollars per year.
Second: Review the list of 10 and pick the one that will have the greatest impact on your life and start there.