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Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Theme Planning for 2008

Guest Contributor: Doug Emerson
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It may seem a bit early to be planning 2008, but not if it arrives as quickly as 2007 seems to be disappearing!

My Friday afternoon mastermind group was discussing this subject and how themes for the year are helpful in staying focused on annual goals. A theme, in the sense of a recurring unifying idea, is a terrific reminder of your objectives.

"What's your theme for next year, Doug?", came the question from a mastermind group member.

"Gulp."

"Theme? I dunno", I answered, feeling like I'd forgotten to do my seventh grade social studies homework. The group discussion got me thinking over a few days and I know now my theme for 2008.

My theme is: Visualize, Materialize, Capitalize.

Not exactly quotable like, "Veni, Vidi, Vici", but it helps me.

Visualize- If you can see the idea in your mind,

Materialize- then make it appear in reality and

Capitalize- take advantage of the opportunity it creates, you'll make great progress.

My theme felt lonely without goals to back it up...

Goals for 2008

1. Maintain the best Attitude-Rephrase the negative to positive (work that law of attraction, you never know)

2. Eliminate Delay- stop shuffling paper, seeking perfection and get on with it

3. Accelerate Decision Process- Trust the facts and trust intuition and decide now

4. Radiate Self Confidence- posture, thoughts, words, dress. First impressions count.

5. Focus over Distraction-resist the siren call of distraction and maintain focus

6. Prioritize everything

7. Identify Truth from perceived reality

8. Draw Inspiration and Guidance-spiritually, from associates, from thinkers and self

9. Make time for rest and play

Write your goals today; number them later. If you have no written goals, start with this one:

1. My goal is to write my goals for 2008 in the next 7 days.

Create accountability for yourself and share them with your mastermind group.

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