The holidays and end of the year provide us a great opportunity to reflect and make decisions about the future.
Here are a few suggestions of my favorite ideas. Pick the ones that appeal to you. What counts though is what you DO, that you turn what works into HABITS and that you do those things WHETHER you feel like it or not!
Question 1: What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?
If you had all the time and money, all the resources and contacts, what would you do? Dream big dreams first so you don’t play small. The fact that others have achieved remarkable things means it is possible for you too.
Question 2: What would you do if you only had six months to live?
This helps you see your priorities clearly. Many people respond by saying: “Well, I’d do more of this and I certainly wouldn’t continue with that.”
Question 3: What are the three best things that happened to you in 2010? What are three things you would have done differently?
Question 4: What is success for you?
Time with loved ones? A certain level of health? Feeling grateful? Is it a red Ferrari? Be true to yourself and be wary of our society’s definitions influencing the real you.
Question 5: What are five goals you have for 2011?
a) Think about where you want to be by 12/31/11 and write them in the present tense as if they have already happened: ex. I work out three times/week; I talk to my parents/children three times/week; I earn business revenues of $ABC.
b) Start each sentence with the word ‘I’
c) Avoid thinking: “Do I deserve these?” Instead ask: “Are these goals worthy of ME?”
d) Consider including something about enjoying the journey. It is counter-intuitive but focusing on the pleasure removes some of the pressure and often helps you win more often. It makes you a more positive magnet.
Author: Matt Anderson, The Referral Authority, Author of Fearless Referrals
