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"True success" cannot be
specifically defined for the masses because success can be defined
quite differently by each individual. Therefore, in order to achieve
true success, it is first necessary to come to terms with your own
personal definition of success. Each individual’s own
definition of will be influenced by several key factors:
- True success is subject to individual interpretation
based on upbringing, past experiences, role models, personal
motivations and goals. For some it might be to own a home in an
upscale neighborhood, while for others it might be a career in the
Peace Corps. Carefully contemplate your definition of true success
based on your values—not what your brother-in-law or Madison
Avenue tells you it is.
- Your view of true success will change at various times
throughout your life. For example, what might be deemed successful
in college or on your first job is very different from
successfully raising a family or comfortably retiring in the
Caribbean. Your definition of true success will continue to
change, so don’t make the error of pursuing an outdated version of
it.
- When you achieve success, it is sometimes measurable and
sometimes not. Accumulating a certain amount of wealth is one
measure, but a successful marriage may be far more meaningful to
many people and can only be measured by how the two partners
feel about each other as the years go by.
- Very few people achieve true success accidentally. Most people
who achieve success first defined it then planned for it; they set
a goal to achieve it.
Once you have defined what
it means to achieve true success for yourself, your next step is to
set goals that will lead you to your definition of success. You must
create realistic, viable plans to achieve those goals. Follow your
plans, be flexible, and enjoy the process. It’s not about keeping up
with the Joneses.
Here are five simple steps to help you
define and achieve your own personal success:
True
Success Step #1: Identify Your Goal
Clearly determine
what the goal is. Be specific.
- Bad: “To lose weight”
- Good: “To lose 10 pounds in a healthy way”
True
Success Step #2: Identify Your Obstacles
List all the
obstacles standing between you (or your team) and the goal. Identify
resources, assistance, information or anything else that might be
needed to reach the goal. As your writing, don’t get discouraged by
the obstacles– they’re absolutely necessary to help you with the
next step in completing your plan.
True Success Step
#3: List Tasks to Overcome Each Obstacle
Taking each
obstacle one at a time, write one or more ways the obstacle could be
overcome. These are tasks (or action items) that will comprise your
to-do list. Expect to have several tasks per obstacle.
True Success Step #4: Assign Task Deadlines and Set
Up Task Reminders or Other Alerts
Assign a start and
completion date to each task in the plan. It’s ok to be working on
several different tasks at the same time, but don’t overdo it. Be
realistic. Assign a reminder or alert to each task in the plan to
keep you on track. If you're using myGoals.com, you can specify how
often you want to be reminded via email of every task you've listed
in your plan. You can choose to be reminded daily, weekly, monthly,
at random, etc.
True Success Step #5: Follow Your
Success Plan
If you use myGoals.com, by the time to
you've reached this step, you will have defined a
GoalPlanTM. Complete each task in succession. Revisit
your GoalPlan often and make sure to use your reminder system to
keep you on track.
Additional Suggestions for
True Success:
- If your success plan is too long or complicated, try breaking
it into several smaller, more manageable plans.
- Don’t rely on luck or things outside your control as part of
your success plan.
- Be flexible–expect your success plan to change before you
complete it. Circumstances change, unexpected events occur, and
your plan should be updated to adapt to changes. Use planning
software such as myGoals.com
to help construct your plan and modify it regularly.
- Seek the input of others who have expertise in the area or who
have completed a similar goal.
- Reward yourself for partial success as significant milestones
are accomplished.
Tools & Resources for True SuccessmyGoals.com (this Web
site) was designed to help you achieve success, regardless of how
you chose to define it. By helping you select and pursue personally
fulfilling goals, you create a clear, defined path to your own
personal success. myGoals.com's pre-made GoalPlansTM,
goal-setting wizard, and email reminders are extremely effective
tools for creating viable plans and keeping you on track.
As
priorities change (and circumstances change), goals will change as
well. myGoals.com provides a convenient, flexible, and easy way to
manage your path to success. We encourage everyone to pursue their
goals with passion. Personal success is yours alone to
define, pursue, and achieve. We are here to help.
To learn more or sign up for a free
trial, visit our goal-setting homepage.
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