4 Easy Steps To Achieving Your 2021 Goals #32
What does it take to put you and your family on the path toward financial success? Does it all come down to luck or happenstance? What role do hard work and personal work ethic play? While I don’t pretend to have all the answers, the truth is, you won’t go far if you don’t put your plans in place. I desire to see men and women like you get the financial tools and insights you need in order to not just survive but to thrive! Tune into this episode as I expand on some helpful tips that you can use to make sure you are on sound financial footing as you head into 2021 - don’t miss it!
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
The value of visualizing what you want to achieve [1:45]
Setting specific goals - SMAC [5:00]
Put your plans in place - automate as much as possible [7:30]
Hold yourself accountable [9:45]
Closing thoughts [11:00]
Visualizing can make all the difference
Have you ever visualized a goal before? What about writing your goals out on paper or making a vision board? You might be wondering, what does this have to do with financial success? Broadly speaking, visualization is all about generating a mental picture that helps you achieve your goals. The right visualization techniques can help you succeed—no matter what you’re aspiring to achieve. If a tool like visualizing can help you reach your financial goals, why not give it a try? Make sure to catch this episode as I expand on visualizing your goals and more helpful tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions!
SMAC
Taking the visualization step even further, I encourage people to use the SMAC method to set their goals. What is SMAC?
S – Specific. Be specific about what you're planning to do. ...
M – Measurable. Your goal must be measurable in a quantitative way, and this means attaching a number to it. ...
A – Achievable. This is the trickiest one. ...
C – Compatible or Challenging
Over the years, I have found it to be extremely helpful to use a system like SMAC to help me sort, identify, and articulate what I want to accomplish. I hope you find tools like SMAC helpful for your future planning too!
Action and accountability
While it does take some serious willpower and determination to start dreaming of a new future - only action and accountability will get you to the finish line. Don’t make the common mistake of just setting really good goals and walking away - you’ve got to put your plans into action!
I recommend breaking down your goals into manageable steps - don’t bite off more than you can chew! Some have even found quarterly goals to be more helpful as they are short-term and help you achieve your long-term objectives.
After you’ve figured out your plan of attack, rope in a friend to help hold you to it. You won’t get where you want to be if you don’t have good people in your corner rooting for your success. To hear more about setting your goals and holding yourself accountable, make sure to listen to this informative episode!