{"id":4738,"date":"2019-03-09T12:22:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T20:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefearlesshustle.com\/?p=4738"},"modified":"2019-08-19T20:52:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T03:52:11","slug":"creating-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefearlesshustle.com\/creating-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n
I am a big time goal setter. Each year, and throughout the year, I sit down and actually take time to think about what I want to accomplish, and how I will get that done.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I highly recommend you doing this as well. It is a great way to prioritize what you want, and how are you going to get it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But don\u2019t just think about it and make it in your head. Write it out, truly think about what it is you want to accomplish, and the steps you need to take to get there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This is where most people fail, especially around the end of the year \/ start of a new year. People make \u201cresolutions\u201d, temporary goals they set in their mind. The problem is, once they fall off the wagon, the resolution mind set says \u201cthere is always next year\u201d. And this viscous cycle of never achieving goals grows and grows, and people wonder why they aren\u2019t moving forward in life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You can\u2019t just think of something you kind of want to see happen, and expect it to magically just happen. Even if you try, you probably are trying in the wrong way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Say you want to get in shape and \/ or lose some weight. Most people are like \u201cok, I am going to go to the gym\u201d. And they do, only to wonder around aimlessly at the gym, lift weights that are too heavy, get sore, and quit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you set the right goals, and make the right plan, and stick to the plan, results come your way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For our gym example, first thing is to decide what the end result is. DO you want to run a 5k? Want to lose weight? Narrow it down to exactly what you are trying to accomplish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Then put a metric behind it. We will say our end result is to lose weight. And our metric will be 20 pounds lost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now put a date behind it. Is it the end of the year? Is the the middle of the year? For weight goals, I like the middle of the year, then work the second part of the year keeping the weight off. So we have a date, good.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now put it in a sentence and write that sentence out somewhere. I have a stack of index cards and a pack of pens I picked up at the $.99 store near my house where I write all my ideas, thoughts, goals, whatever else pops in my head down. If this were my goal, I\u2019d grab an index card and write:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nI will lose 20 pounds by June 15th 2018.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Then pin that where you see it everyday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now \u2013 all those steps, that is just the first part. There are few more things we need to do to be successful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
And that is why people don\u2019t achieve what they want. They fail to plan. And that is planning to fail.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now that we have a goal written out, time to start getting our game plan together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Then next thing to do is write out what you need to do to get this goal done. This is usually free hand, note form, and unstructured. Just write down every little thing you will need to do to hit this goal. And be realistic. I am a father of 2 small boys who works 50 hrs a week, commutes 2 hours a day, and tries to run an online business side hustle. For me to think I will have time to go to the gym 5x a week to get a work out in is ludicrous. Maybe you are in the same boat. Maybe you just hate the gym. Maybe the gym is too far. Whatever reason you have, take a look at yourself and be realistic here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Weight loss could look something like this:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nTo lose 20 lbs, I am going to need to eat better and work out more. I won\u2019t have time for the gym, so I need to find time during the day to be active. Walking at lunch, or in the morning, or something. I also will need to get some sort of weight training in, so need to find something to do at the house in the morning or late at night so I don\u2019t have to go to the gym. I also need to clean up my diet. I don\u2019t eat breakfast now, so that is something that needs to change. I need to get on a consistent eating schedule, eat more fruits and veggies and salad type stuff. Tone down the alcohol. No snacking at night.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fairly simple. No specific action list, just thoughts on how you will get it done.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now it is time to start getting specific. Time to make the plan. And get very detailed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n