Tweet

A Clear Goal Creates Momentum

Guest post by: Stefan Doering

Article Overview: Achieving the UnReasonable is only possible when you set clearly defined, measurable goals. Learn here how to fine-tune your goals to make the UnReasonable realistic.

A Clear Goal Creates Momentum

Almost four years into the making,weare within spitting distancefrom launching our workbook for entrepreneursandintrapreneurs (corporate entrepreneurs):Achieving the UnReasonable… in 90-Days.

Thoughtyou might like the lesson fromDay 8:

Defining a Clear 90-Day Game Creates Momentum

Part 1: Make It Specific and Measurable We must create a clear “what, by when” goal. Remember, clarity creates success. We give our minds something specific to focus on and make happen.

And as I mentioned before, if your goal is vague and immeasurable then the results will be vague and immeasurable.

In the vague examples, “I want to create more sales” and, “I want to lose weight”, OK, but what will you focus on specifically to achieve this… and by when? Otherwise it goes nowhere.

You can make things specific and measurable by adding dates, times, dollar amounts, partner names, and so on.

Part II: Leave Yourself Open to More To really condition your mind, it is a good idea to leave yourself open to receiving more than what you declare. The best way to do this is using qualifier phrases like "AT LEAST" or "NO LATER THAN…" / "BEFORE".

For example, “I wantat leastfive more clients paying my normal ratesno later than(orbefore) July 31^stof this year.”

Part III: Make Sure It IsUnReasonable! By this, I mean, really go beyond where you would normally go. Really stretch yourself.

But not too much of a stretch. There is a difference between beingUnReasonableand being unrealistic. Create a healthy balance of a stretch but within what you feel is possible.UnReasonable, yet achievable.

Question:"How do I know if I’m stretching myself and if it is too much (or too little) a stretch?"

It feels right! Follow your heart, not your head (at this stage). How does it feel when you think about having it?

There are two very important feelings in this exercise. They are both emotionally-based, not intellectually-based. Intellectual components are very important, and come later.

The Feeling of Fear The feeling of fear is important because it indicates how far outside your comfort zone you are in your Game. The more the fear, the further outside your comfort zone you are and the more you will need to stretch yourself to achieve the results you desire.

The Feeling of Excitement The feeling of excitement is your heart telling you, “Yes, more of that!” The more powerful the excitement, the more in alignment you are with your truest desires.

Pay close attention to whether your mind or your ego is telling you something that you're misinterpreting as your heart telling you something.

Fear vs. Excitement There’s a fine line between stretching too much or too little. Play with your specific and measurable results to see what is too much and what is not enough until you get the right balance of fear and excitement.

Think of the 90 days as a taut line that has just the right stretch. Fuel yourself forward with passion, and with carefully craftedStepping Stones(described later.)

Let’s set the mood of the day to really stretch yourself. Repeat 10 times out loud Affirmation # 2:

IlovebeingUnReasonable!

Action Steps for the Week:

Define your 90-Day Game

·In the next 90-days, what would rock your world in your business?

·New product/service (i.e. “I want to launch a new line of X.”)

·New contract (i.e. “I want to land that huge contract with Y company.”)

·Time and money to have fun (i.e. “I want to be debt free.”)

·Review what you just wrote and add any additional details that are important to you.

·Now synthesize everything into a clear, specific, and measurable 90-Day target. For example, “I want to generate an extra $1,000/month coming from an amazing contract with a large company so I can pay back my $10,000 loan.”)

·Is it a stretch, but not too much of a stretch? Focus on how itfeels. Compare how it feels with one notch up and one notch down. Find that perfect balance of excitement and fear. For example, “$3,000/month feels too much of a stretch, but $2,000/month feels great!” Revise your 90-Day Game if necessary.

Related Articles
  Momentum
  The Big Mistakes in Goal Setting
  5 Secrets To Success In Your Zrii Health Drink Opportunity
  Team Development Sales Presentation Meeting Theme
  Is Goal a 4 Letter Word?
  Consistent Positive Action Creates Huge Momentum
  My Advice For Other African Startups
  Momentum and Branding
  LifeWave : Create Your Success In 90 Days
  Book Review: Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo From Maslow
  Success by Association
  Business Growth, the NFL Playoffs and What If?
  Power Presentations Tip 01: It's not about you
  How To Set Goals
  Why Buy a Business Vs Starting from Scratch?
  Top 5 Tips for Maintaining Momentum
  How to Set Goals
  The Top 10 Ways to Relieve Stress When You Feel Blocked
  Five Rules For Success In Your Internet Marketing Business Opportunity
  Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever

Home > Going-Green > Stefan Doering > A Clear Goal Creates Momentum > Google +

Article Tags: accomplishing, achieving, entrepreneur, goals, objectives, success

About the Author: Stefan Doering RSS for Stefan's articles - Visit Stefan's website Hi, my name is Stefan Doering.  Since 1987, I’ve been pioneering new approaches to environmental business and sustainability.  After having started one of the first green retail businesses in the country and growing it to one of the largest, I now have coached hundreds of green businesses as well as teach green entrepreneurism for various NYC programs and at Columbia University's Center for Environmental Research and Education.  I focus on three major areas: 1) Innovating powerful green business models, 2) Crafting and implementing marketing and positioning strategies for bringing green to mainstream, and 3) Creating a consistently profitable and sustainable business. Click here to visit Stefan's website More from Stefan Doering Knowing When Your Business Strategy Isnt Working How to Build Your Winning Team Really Ready to Raise Capital for Your Small Business 1 Strategy to Achieve Financial Success in Biz Why Managing Waste is So Crucial in Your Biz

Related Forum Posts
Re: What exactly do you need to start a business - Momentum, that is what you need the most. Momentum moves you forward, regardless of what gets thrown at you. Build Momentum and things will start to happen.
Re: What are your January Goals? - Here's a quick update on mine: Goal #1: Hire New Writer = done - Post job description on oDesk - Set up trial job - Pick top candidate Goal #2: Follow up with Clients = done - Create and send quarterly report - Touch base with last year's clients - Follow up with 4 connectors Goal #3: PERSONAL = about 70% done on the month - Do something nice for my wife each week - Exercise 4 times per week - Daily stretch - want to touch my toes
Re: Recommendations for going Wireless - There is one that has popped up in the past couple years called Clear. I had even considered becoming a local distributor, but decided against it since there was enough competition in my area already. Might want to check into that GT.
Re: New web hosting site- would appreciate feedback - Hi Jason, Thanks for feedback. I had a look at Ryzeonline earlier and must say that your promo video is 'outside the box' Creates curiosity and the 'cant have it right now'.......... I have a lot of contacts in psychology/counselling, one of which advises marketing teams. Going to let her take a look and see what she makes of it. Going to be a love or hate answer.
Re: For-Moderators Forum - Thanks guys. Goal is to help mods communicate better with each other. Let's make some good use of it.

Recommended Article for You close

  Momentum

Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.

Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.

Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!

Name:
Email:

Popular Articles

Marketing & Sales tools – going back to basics

ROSI Return on SUNK Investment

Are You Listening?

Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.