“Order and
simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject.”
– Thomas
Mann
(1875-1955)
German Novelist
We all live
in a busy world. We do not have a lot of
time to waste on things we see as unnecessary.
Therefore, many people look for the quickest, easiest and cheapest way
to achieve their goals. They may come to
you for coaching and make it clear that they really do not want to do a lot of
extra work, but they do want the results.
What they must quickly come to understand is that you cannot have one
without the other.
When you are pursuing a goal, or
helping others to pursue their goals, there are some simple but extremely
important steps to follow. Some of these
are constantly dropped or skipped by people who think they do not have the
time. Coach John Wooden wisely said,
"If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it
over?" That is the reality of it
all. If you do not do it right the first
time, you will do it over.
I would like to look at just a
few of the most common steps that people like to skip over in the name of time.
Writing Down Goals
It is one of the most common
instructions given by any coach on setting goals. Once you set a goal, write it down. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard
someone say, "But I have it all in my head." For one, your brain leaks. You forget things and change things all the
time. For a goal to have power it needs
to be clear and consistent. This will
not happen if you do not write it down.
Review You Written Goals
Once you write down your goals
that does not mean it is all taken care of.
You write them down so you can see them often and use them to measure
your progress. Goals should be reviewed
once a week at the least, every day is best.
Setting A Time Line
Napoleon Hill said, "A goal
without a deadline is a wish."
Don't just set a goal and think that it does not matter when it comes
about. If there is not date for its achievement,
it will not be achieved. Set a date and
keep track as to your progress.
Have A Plan
If you have a goal, do you know
how you will achieve it? Work with your
clients to help them set a workable plan for the achievement of their
goals. What do they need to do and
when. Here is a vital key to
success. When you set a goal, do
something to move you toward its achievement within 24 hours of setting the
goal. Do not allow this to pass. If you wait you will most likely not do it at
all.
Nothing happens without action
and no action happens unless it is made to happen. As a coach, you should always give your
clients homework and hold them accountable for its completion. If they do not have time to follow through,
they do not have time for success.
You matter to the world. You are here to make a difference and that
difference is good. Remember the
qualities of a real success-minded person: Be your best. Love God.
Have good manners. Discover the unknown.
Change the world.
John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker,
and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books,
training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our
website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.
© 2014 John
Patrick Hickey
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