How to Revive and Achieve Goals

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Setting goals is an invaluable way for small business owners to set sail on a New Year. But oftentimes, just a few weeks in, the pressures of day-to-day chaos take over and threaten your ambition’s ability to stay afloat.

Let me throw you a 90-second lifeline to get refocused and refreshed on the surest ways to achieve and accomplish in the upcoming year. So you can resolve to make 2016 the best one yet!

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Video transcription:

We’re just a few weeks into the New Year. Are you still on track with that resolution or goal that you set?

It’s natural for people when they set goals to drift away from them, or even drown in the distractions of the day.

So, I’d like to throw your goal a life preserver in three steps.

First of all, is the goal that you set reasonable? If it was too big, we want to readjust it to make sure that it’s realistic and reasonable. Yes, it pushes you a little bit. But make a small adjustment.

Second, is it measureable? Rather than saying “I am going to improve my ability as a sales person”, measure something like “I am going to increase sales by ten thousand”.

And finally, is it actionable? What I mean by this is sometimes people measure things that they’re not really in control of. For instance, measuring the weight is not as effective as measuring healthy eating habits or exercising.

I’d like you to share in the comments section below: what is your goal and what adjustments will you make, if any?

Also, if you have a question you’d like me to answer in a future video, ask that below as well.

Thanks for watching and remember—goals are not just for dreaming but for achieving.

Join the conversation: What is your goal and what adjustments will you make, if any?

I respond to every question and comment. So, please, join the conversation!