How to Set Mind-Blowing Goals in 10 Minutes

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Updated 9 years ago

Let's talk about setting goals. You already know what you want. Everyone's got their pet daydreams, right?

What you need is a path to turn those fantasies into hard, attainable goals. A lot of people get hung up on this part because they don't know what to do. Others know what to do, but it's too hard, or takes too much time, or costs too much money. All the while, you're stuck in the moment moving further and further from your dreams.

Let me share with you my personal system. It works because it focuses on the small and simple steps that make up a gigantic goal. It can also be done in 10 minutes with nothing more than a pencil and paper.

Ready to start moving towards your dreams?

1. Begin at the End (2 minutes)

The best GPS in the world won't help you get somewhere if you don't know where you're going. Likewise, to reach a goal, you begin with the end in mind.

What is your heart's desire? What do you want more than anything else, enough that you would do anything and everything to get there?

Those are the only goals worth pursuing.

Write down your biggest dream. It's critical that you write it down because until you do, all you have is a fantasy. The act of writing focuses your brain and makes it easy to create a plan.

As an example, let's say I want 100 affiliate sales per month. (I'm sure many of you can relate to this one.) I'll write that one down and move on.

2. Set a Date (2 minute)

There's a world of difference between wanting to be a millionaire and wanting to be a millionaire by August 13th, 2022.

A timeframe helps you plan out steps to reach your goal. It also puts you under some pressure to keep moving forward.

If you aren't sure, go with the first thing that comes to mind. You can always change it later.

My goal is to make 100 affiliate sales per month by December 29th, 2015. It'll be hard work, but it's doable.

3. Break it Down (3 minutes)

Don't tackle a mountain when you can skip over molehills.

Break down your goal into bite-sized tasks. Go from big to small until you get to the essentials. After all, the key to losing the forest is focusing on the trees.

To become a blockbuster affiliate, I need to focus on:

Niche Demographic
Internet Marketing
Affiliate Programs

But these are still pretty big, so I'll do it once more:

Niche Demographic
- Audience Makeup
- Wants and Needs
Internet Marketing
- WordPress
- SEO
- Social Media
Affiliate Programs
- Major Retailers
- Niche Suppliers

4. Make it Now (3 minutes)

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. No matter how distant your goal, you need to start today.

For each area, choose an action item you can do right now to start moving towards your goal. It might be a one-time thing, or it might be something you do over and over again. For bonus points, combine several areas into one action item.

I can understand my audience and build my social media presence by interacting with my niche online for 30 minutes per day. I can learn about WordPress and SEO by reading 1 article per day or 1 book per week. And finally, I can research different affiliate opportunities by researching or signing up for 2 affiliate programs per week.

5. Repeat

Finally, the most important step: repeat this process over and over again.

Why? The only thing constant in life is change. Life is going to throw some wicked curveballs at you.

The path to your goals needs to constantly change as well. Finish an action item? Create a new one. Short on time? Postpone some action items. Time off work? Use the time to focus on your goals.

Get to work, guys. The only way you'll get from where you are to where you want to be is if you set timely goals, break them down into workable chunks and start on them today. Remember to adjust your goals as often as you need–nothing is set in stone.

Imagine how amazing it will feel to be where you've always wanted to be. That journey begins today.

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What goals have you set for yourself? Please leave a comment below and, if you found this post helpful, share it with friends. I'm looking forward to talking with each of you! :)

Calvin