Every year, I set 3 Bold Goals for my business. This year, I’ve reached 2 of them. The 3rd still eludes me, despite having taken consistent action throughout the year to reach it.
Earlier this month I was feeling rather blue about this. “It’s November,” I thought. “Not much time left in the year, and still such a huge part of my goal left.” This is the time of year I start planning for 2014, so as I began tossing around goal ideas for next year, I kind of blew off my remaining 2013 goal.
“I’ll get it next year,” I told myself – with more than a hint of dissatisfaction.
Then on November 9, I woke up with this resounding idea in my mind and on my heart: What if I just played BIG from now until the end of the year? What if I reached deep inside, as well as reached out to my support team, and went for it? What if I closed this year with the achievement under my belt rather than rewriting it for next year?
I can’t quite explain where this came from, but it truly was a knowing. The more I journaled that morning, the more I just knew at my core that this was what I had to do – I had to follow one of my Guiding Principles: Play Full-On.
And I have to tell you, I’m excited about this! It’s a challenge, to be sure, but something has renewed in me that makes this a challenge worth taking. Here are a few things you can do to kick your goal into high gear (and know I’m doing them right along with you!):
Up your daily game.
What are you doing on a consistent, daily basis to get the results you desire? Multiply that by 3 or 5 (or more, if that’s doable for you). If you’re making one phone call a day to line up an appointment or gig, make 5 a day. Keep track on a chart or your calendar, remembering that without a scorecard it’s not a game – it’s just practice. You’re in the game now.
Gather your support.
I spent a long time in my business thinking I had to figure things out on my own. Once I joined a Mastermind group, hired a coach, and secured an incredible support network, my game changed completely. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel or fly solo. Select your support and go.
Get uncomfortable.
Sticking in your “safety zone” may keep you feeling, well, safe – but it’s not going to propel you forward and help you make the difference you’re here to make. Feel awkward making those calls or sending those emails or attending those networking events that you know can make the difference? Take a deep breath, shift to a strong 
mindset, and embrace the awkwardness. It gets better. 🙂
Time will tell if I reach my huge goal, but one thing I know for sure: I feel so much stronger in going for it than I would if I had thrown in the towel. What goal do you need to kick into high gear? What will you say about yourself at the end of the year, and what will you do between now and then to make it happen? Remember, you have it in you to succeed! Choose some of the strategies above or those of your own creation and go for it.
I look forward to celebrating with you at the end of the year!
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Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches professionals to get unstuck and reach Bold Goals with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.
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