What do you want above all other things in your life right now?
Have you thought of something? Is it a new job? Better physique? Promotion? Travel ...?
"I don't know where to start."
"I have so many things to do, I don't know which one to do first."
These are two of the concerns I hear most often at my seminars and workshops. Not knowing where to start or what to do first can be debilitating - it's called 'analysis paralysis', you're so busy worrying about what to do and how to do it, you end up doing nothing or you do things that don't get the results you want, because you're shooting at the wrong targets.
Here's a simple, effective rule of thumb to get into action and start hitting your targets. Whether it's a job, a promotion, getting published, or creating a larger following, whatever it is ... ask yourself this simple question:
What are the 6 things that will impact the outcome of getting this thing more than all other things?Why don't you have it?
"I don't know where to start."
"I have so many things to do, I don't know which one to do first."
These are two of the concerns I hear most often at my seminars and workshops. Not knowing where to start or what to do first can be debilitating - it's called 'analysis paralysis', you're so busy worrying about what to do and how to do it, you end up doing nothing or you do things that don't get the results you want, because you're shooting at the wrong targets.
Here's a simple, effective rule of thumb to get into action and start hitting your targets. Whether it's a job, a promotion, getting published, or creating a larger following, whatever it is ... ask yourself this simple question:
What six things, that if you focus and act on consistently would move you closer to the thing you want? What if you wanted to lose 20lbs, the "six-pack" of high-impact factors might be:
- Establishing your daily calorie intake vs. calories burn and making sure the latter exceeds the former.
- Having healthy foods available
- Getting enough exercise
- Avoiding triggers
- Getting support from others
- Maintaining motivation
If you mastered these 6 things and could maintain that mastery for 6 weeks, you'd probably lose the 20lbs and if you didn't, you'd have 6 measures to assess what worked and what didn't. If you're dieting, was it old triggers that tripped you up? No Support? Were you unable to get enough exercise? What undermined your success and what can you do about it?
This is important because you can't change what you can't measure and your six-pack gives you a way to break things down.
Maybe you're looking for a job. Your six-pack might be:
- Making contacts in your field or profession
- Researching people, company, opportunities
- Developing a good online presence and resume (marketing)
- Cover letter(s)
- Finding job openings
- Interview tactics and meaningful follow-up
After you document your six-pack...
Take it to the next level
Rate each of your 6 on a scale of 1-10 based on which ones will be easy for you (10 is easiest) and which will be more challenging.. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1). Work on the areas where you are scoring the lowest.
These low score items represent challenges and internal blocks or fears you need to overcome to see results. The items that will need more of your focus, discipline and determination.
Once you Identify the things that are holding you back. You can focus your energy on facing them, improving them, doing whatever you need to do to start getting results.
So, what do you really want and what are the 6 things you need to dial in very well to get it? Start right now. I invite you to share what you want and your "six-pack" plan for getting it
Have a great week and ...
Make your move,
Courtney Kirschbaum,
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