The Secret to Success Begins By Not Being On Someone Elses Plan
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At a recent conference, I once again heard these words "If you don't have a plan and work that plan, you are on someone else's plan and working that plan." From my 20 plus years in business and education, one of the most consistent behaviors I observe is the lack of a written plan.
Many people wonder why they are not successful and they fail to realize that success begins with a written Action Plan. Yet, a common day activity quietly revels the power of the written word.
Everyone has experienced the value that a simple, written grocery list has. When that written list is forgotten, the trip to the grocery store usually ends up costing one if not all of the following:
1.Money because we spent more than originally planned
2.Time because we walked up and down aisles that we hadn’t planned
3.Frustration because we failed to purchase everything on the plan
4.Redo’s because we had to return sooner than planned
5.Control because the grocery store marketing experts now are in control
This simple list not only has value, but the value is significant due to the costs associated with not having a written list. So if a simple written grocery list has significant value, then where is the written plan for the rest of your life?
If you don't have a written plan to achieve the success that you desire, then what you are really saying to yourself and others is that this simple, written grocery list has more value than your ENTIRE future! So if you want to achieve success, begin today, and start committing your dreams and goals to writing. Keep these written lists in an organized binder and review them weekly, monthly and yearly. Since you haven't used chisels and stone, you can easily review them and make the necessary course corrections because life is full of change. The secret to success is only a pen or pencil and a sheet of paper away.
Copyright 2006(c) Leanne Hoagland-Smith, M.S. www.processspecialist.com
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About the Author: Leanne Hoagland-Smith RSS for Leanne's articles - Visit Leanne's website Executive consultant, sales coach and speaker, Leanne Hoagland-Smith, partners with innovative and crazy busy leaders who want to dramatically improve their team results. What this looks like differs for each firm and why a free strategy session is offered just by calling 219.759.5601 CDT USA to have a conversation about the results you are seeking. If you prefer you can forward a request to coach@processspecialist.com Her book, Be the Red Jacket is a no-nonsense and quick read to help discover potential gaps that may be keeping you from your goal to increase sales. The forward is by Evan Carmichael of EvanCarmichael.com Remember if you think you cannot or you think you can either way you are right. (Henry Ford). Sales Coaching Tip: Change your thoughts; improve your results. Click here to visit Leanne's website. Business Building Check List Leadership Assessment Leadership Audit For Business |
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