all the things she did for him over the years. If you don’t have something similar, make sure you create one and find someone who will hold you to it. PLAN Create a plan for how you’re going to accomplish your goals. It isn’t enough to simply have a goal.
“I want to add $500,000 in new annual revenue” may be the perfect goal for you, but without an action plan with steps you need to take to hit your goal, the odds that you’ll achieve it are minimal. You need a clear plan with major milestones and details. For example, if you’re trying to hit a fitness Continued on Page 6 ...
highly motivating. But once you are comfortable, that drive dissipates. The best motivational tool is to attach an activity or to-do item that kicks in if you miss your goals. It needs to be something you’d never want to do. The best one I ever heard was when a person had to call his former wife when he missed a goal and tell her he appreciated her and
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McRaven writes several tales about how his team helped him when he faltered, even during his training. There were many times when he and his team only had each other to rely on, and when one team member helped another, then that member could help someone else who was falling behind. So, whether you’re starting your business or have become an industry authority, never hesitate to ask for help. You’d be surprised at the information and assistance some competitors are willing to provide. If you’re struggling to scale your business or have a roadblock in your way, this is the book for you. Find a copy for yourself at Amazon.com or your local bookstore today.
For example, if your current uphill battle is finding a way to pay next month’s rent for your office building, don’t get complacent — get creative. Look over your options, like finding possible angel investors or finding new services to offer your clients. Review your finances, find out where your budget might be stretched too thin, and look for ways to save a few extra bucks. Don’t become overwhelmed by the challenge. Instead, start small, and do the little things so that your task slowly becomes easier to handle. However, if you’re facing a challenge that may be too much for you to take on alone or you find yourself out of resources, ask for help. You can ask your coworkers, employees, and other business owners for assistance, and never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Psalm 28:7-8 — “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.” Habakkuk 3:19 — “The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.” Deuteronomy 31:6 — “Be strong and courageous. DO not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
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