Ten commandments of goal-setting
1. | Thou Shall Be Decisive |
Success is a choice. You must decide what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it. No one else can, will, or should do that for you. | |
2. | Thou Shall Stay Focused |
A close relative to being decisive, but your ability to sustain your focus from beginning to end determines the timing and condition of your outcomes. | |
3. | Thou Shall Welcome Failure |
The fundamental question is not whether you should accept failure. You have no choice but to expect it as a temporary condition on the path way of progress. Rather, the question is how to anticipate failure and redirect resources to grow from the experience. | |
4. | Thou Shall Write Down Thy Goals |
Your mind while blessed with permanent memory is cursed with lousy recall. People forget things. Avoid the temptation of being cute; Write down your goals. | |
5. | Thou Shall Plan Thoroughly |
Planning saves 10 to 1 in execution. Proper planning prevents poor performance. | |
6. | Thou Shall Involve Others |
Nobody goes through life alone. Establish your own "Personal Board of Directors", people whose wisdom, knowledge and character you respect to help you achieve your goals. | |
7. | Thou Shall Take Purposeful Action |
Success is not a spectator sport - achievement demands action. You cannot expect to arrive at success without having made the trip. | |
8. | Thou Shall Reward Thyself |
Rewards work! Think of what you will give yourself as a result of your hard work, focus and persistence - you deserve it! | |
9. | Thou Shall Inspect What Thy Expect |
The Shelf life of all plans is limited. No plan holds up against opposition. Everything changes. Therefore inspect frequently and closely, it's an insurance policy on your success. | |
10. | Thou Shall Maintain Personal Integrity |
Maintain your commitment to your commitment. Set your goals, promise yourself that you will achieve them. Eliminate wiggle room and excuses. That's personal integrity! |
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