Achieve Your Goals Faster

When done right, goal-setting will increase your capability to do more than you ever thought you could, as well as increase your capacity to do more.

Goal-setting is a well-known strategy for boosting the chances of achieving your objectives.

Businesses do it. Government departments do it. Entrepreneurs do it. Educational institutions do it. Financial planners do it. Personal trainers do it.

So the question is: Do you do it?

There is a bank of research to show that those who write down their goals are far more likely to turn their dreams into reality.

Which is why I actively advise my clients to set goals in their 7 Life Segments using my ‘4 STAR Rules’ of goal-setting:

-> S: Set Own Goals.
-> T: Think on Paper.
-> A: Apply Yourself (Be Committed).
-> R: Responsibility (Be Accountable).

S: Set Own Goals

Begin by establishing clear, well-defined goals that reflect your desires and objectives in all your 7 Life Segments. Define what you want to achieve in each segment, and be as specific as possible.

T: Think on Paper

Transcribing your thoughts into written words not only makes your goals more tangible but also engages your mind in a deeper and more meaningful way. Writing down your goals clarifies your intentions and what you want to achieve, as well as solidifying your commitment to your goals.

A: Apply Yourself (Be Committed)

Your goals are more likely to be achieved when you are committed to the pursuit of your goals. This means applying yourself. Effective goal-setting is not just about writing them down; it’s about actively working toward them. Your application and commitment drives your actions.

R: Responsibility (Be Accountable)

Accept responsibility for your actions and progress because when you encounter setbacks or face challenges, the act of accountability keeps you on track. You are answerable to yourself, which serves as a powerful motivator to keep pushing forward to the achievement of your goals.

We will discuss these ‘4 STAR Rules’ of effective goal-setting in following episodes.