Where do you see yourself in five years? I’m sure growth and success are involved in there somewhere…
While business strategies come and go, there is no substitute for simple goal setting. Here are a few tactics to help push you and your business toward success:
1. Review your goals every day
As business owners, dreaming big is standard practice. However the distinguishing factor between the big dreamers and the big doers is that the doers take action, and they do it often.
2. Evaluate your goals regularly
Goal setting is a process of discovery as much as it is a way to get the job done. As you monitor your goals, ask yourself: Does this goal matter?
By evaluating your goals regularly, you can make sure you’re focussing on what’s important to you.
For example, if your goal is to run 10 miles a day but you’re starting to get knee problems, then ask yourself if your goal really is running (as the end result) or to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
This kind of flexibility will get you what you really want – and may save you from wasting time.
3. Steadily make your way to the top
While the idea of racing toward your goals at breakneck speed is attractive, there are unexpected obstacles that inevitably complicate any business
The road to success is never a straight line.
“Zigzagging” requires you to be flexible and to take advantage of multiple opportunities. When a challenge comes along, consider your goal and whether it would be best to steam ahead directly or to pivot toward a different, short-term goal. It may not be the straightest path, but being adaptable is the clearest path to success.
By breaking down your long-term goals into smaller daily tasks, evaluating your goals regularly and being adaptable, you too will enjoy the benefits of your efforts.
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