Decide to "Go For It" today.. no excuses! By Dan Robey
OK... Now what about this "Go For It" Stuff?
You are probably asking, "what is IT"?
What am I going for?
"IT" could be any worthwhile goal
You want a career change You want to make more money You want to start your own company You want to retire early You want to get over a health problem You want to be a better father You want to be a better mother You want to break a record in sports You want to lose weight
These are just a few examples, your "IT" could be something completely different. However, there is no doubt that you have an "IT", and that your life will change if you reach your "IT" goal.
I know that many of you are saying, "With the global recession that we are in right now how can I set any goals for a better life?"
Recessions are not permanent.
The economy is already improving, things will get better.
OK, back to the question, what if you decided today to go for "IT"?
It might mean setting goals, it might mean more work, it might not be easy, it might be harder than not going for it.
But you know that your life would be better if you went for "IT" and
got "IT". If you reached your "IT" goal your life would be better, you just know it, and guess what.....you are right!
I challenge you right now, as you read these words to take the plunge, to make the decision right now, TO GO FOR IT!
Because it matters‌
Because
"IT" can change your
Because success is always more difficult than mediocrity
but the rewards are HUGE!
Because
you CAN do it
Get out a notepad and pencil or pen right now
Write down an action item list
What will you need to learn to reach your IT goal, who will you need to enlist to help you?
This is important... right down all of the following:
"IT"
The goal. Write it down and look at it everyday.
Read it aloud and visualize yourself as already reaching it
Play this visualization back in your mind every night as you go to sleep. Create an incredible, colorful and detailed movie in your mind, picture your life after reaching your
"IT" goal.
Set a deadline when will you reach your
"IT" goal?
Make a list of steps you must take to reach your "IT" goal.
Make a list of people who can help you and resources you will need to help you reach your "IT" goal.
Go to bookstores or library's right away and read books that teach you how to reach your "IT" goal.
Keep track of what is working and what is failing...remember you will learn from your failures.
Find a mentor....someone who has been successful at reaching your "IT" goal. Model yourself after that person, learn how that person became successful and copy their model. Do not reinvent the wheel. If you want to quickly reach your "IT" goal, find someone who has already done it...follow their lead, they already made many mistakes which you can learn from.
Only tell people you love such as spouse
and children about your "IT" goal. They will encourage you and help you. Friends may be inclined to discourage you. Why?
Because they may have an "IT" goal too, that they have never reached. What if you
reach your "IT" goal..will they be jealous?
Focus on your "IT" goal everyday until it becomes a part of who you are.
Most important of all..make the decision to go for it. The "GO" decision is the key.. you must decide and you must decide NOW.....will you decide to go for "IT"?
Dan Robey www.thepowerofpositivehabits.com