Why it is Important to Write Goals Down
Do you know why it is important to write goals down? When we all started our journey here at WA we was asked to write down our goals, both financial and non financial. Do you remember? Maybe you have just become a member and haven´t wrote down your goals yet... My advice is that you do it because it will help you a lot.
But!
Do not just write them down and then go on with other things... NO! This is not the proper way and will not help you much.
I suggest you do like this instead to get the most benefits out of your written goals.
Do like this: Set a goal that is achiveable and WRITE IT DOWN, it is important that it is a challenging goal.
Then: you break down that goal in "small steps" that you have to do to achive the final goal. Write down EVERYTHING you need to do to achive the big goal of yours. Be as detailed as possible.
Then: put that list in order and put DEADLINES for each step.
Now you have something to aim for...
Go ahead and WORK. Complete every step at the list in order and do it as fast as you can.
This is CRAZY you will understand when you read it:
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Important a Must Read:
The year 1979 there was a fascinating study made on the Harvard MBA program where graduate students were asked the question:
have you set clear, written goals for your future and made plans to accomplish them?
The result: 3% had written goals and plans, 13% had goals but they had not write them down and 84% had no goals at all.
Ten years later: The same group was interviewed again and the result? It was absolutely mind blowing!
The 13% of the class who had goals (in their heads) was earning twice as much the amount of the 84% who had no goals.
Now listen to this!!:
The 3% who had written goals were earning, on average, 10 TIMES as much as the other 97% of the class COMBINED! COMBINED!
I found this studie in an article from: The Forbs magazine
When I saw this I really started to take my goals seriously. I did take them seriously before also but now I REALLY take them seriously. I find this to be an extremely motivating example of why creating clear and measurable goals and WRITING them down is a key to success.
IN ANYTHING... Not only for making money online like we are here to do :o)
Now I have one question for you
How do you set and achive goals?
Maybe you have some good advice to share to make it easier for other members here. After all WA is the nr one pay it forward community online ;o)
Please let me and the rest of the community know how you do in the comment section below.
This was my first blog post inside of the community and I hope you liked it? :o)
Sincerely
John
Recent Comments
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So true. Not writing goals down is dangerous, cause your ability to accomplish them is greatly compromised. I always enjoy taking time to write out my goals, because they help to realize all that I want to achieve and to begin to see the steps I need to take to realizing them.
Lately I have started writing daily goals. I do this by taking time before bed to write everything I would like to get done the next day, then next day I'm far more likely to get more done. I also like doing this because it helps me to track my progress.
All the best.
Evan
I agree with you to a hundred percent that it is dangerous to not write goals down. Me to I do the same as you, I also write down daily goals.
I wish you success and all the best.
Thanks for your comment/ John
Hello John, I like your article and I also know the reason why only "3%" were so successful. I am a software developer and a while back I created a piece of software for the Windows operating system that actually helps me manage all my goals. Anyway I am looking for some people that can shed some light on the user friendliness of the various screenshots of my app that is still in "User-Friendly-Redesign-Status-Development". The app works completely but I don't want to distribute it before it has been made user friendly. Would you be interested in commenting in detail on the various screenshots? Please advise and also know that I would really appreciate this...Have a very blessed day....bye....
Thanks for your comment!
Wow! you are a smart man! Sounds like you have a VERY powerful app going on. I am a bit oldschool on these kind of things, I like pen and papper more than digital writing and apps.
But yes I could surely be intrested. Where do I find these screenshots?
Blessings for you to/John
Hello John, I am very glad for your help. I will let you know when I am done and email it to you. I will PM you ok. Thank you so much and have a very blessed day John....bye...
Thanks Johan! No problem my friend just tell me when you are done. I wish you the very best to/ John
Hi John: Like most people, I am aware of the importance or goal-setting, especially "writing them down" on paper! But also, like most people, I did it off and on.i.e., at one time or another, but never did it really that seriously.
However, ever since I read your very interesting, inspiring, and motivating first blog (Congratulations!), I'm beginning to think that you have a made a very real and valid point for all of us WA members to take heed and put into practice--which includes me first of all.
I now realize that I may have neglected this practice long enough and that if I start writing down all my goals I would eventually reach every single one of them!
So, as soon as I begin this practice--again--this time I must continue it and not stop until each goal is reached successfully. Now, since becoming a Premium member, I need to really "prove"--to myself, at least, that I really "mean business."
I'll get back you in a little while and alert you of the progress I'm making since starting this goal setting/writing down business. Thanks for sharing this very important blog
roger19
Thank you Roger! That is exactly how I felt when I saw this studie from the Forbes. It is a VERY important thing to write down and also execute your goals.
I really hope the WA members here is doing this and that is also why I share this post!
Yes please come back and tell me how everything is going for you. I would love to hear that.
Thanks for your comment Roger / John
Congrats John, for going premium and for writing your first blog (a great one!) within WA. Well done and to be continued. To your success, Desmond.
Thanks a lot Desmond, Yes I went premium after about one week after signin up to the starter membership. Thanks I really appreciate that/I wish you success in everything/ John
Good stuff my friend. Good stuff. I always set goals and it is what has got me this far. I still set them and I always set them so that I am able to achieve them and surpass it eventually.
Some advice, GET A WHITEBOARD! This has helped me and on top of these goals, I also set me a schedule. Stick to your goals and the rest is history. Great post man!
Thanks brother! Great advice! at the moment I only have pappers :o) I will get a whiteboard. Thanks again!
Hi John. I enjoyed your blog post. It pumped some inspiration and motivation into me. I needed that. :-) I need to work on my list and keep it out where I can see it.
Thanks a lot! It pumped me to! glad that you got inspiration and motivation that is great! Sounds like you are going to do exactly like me :o) thanks for your comment/ John
Good motivation , like it very much !! this is one of the reasons WA works , very positive people here !!
Yes WA is the real deal I agree with you.
Thank you for your comment KO techniques! :o)
/John
This is awesome! I write my goals down, but I don't look at them. LOL I need to break them down as much as possible. I know they're attainable, I just need to get organized.
Awesome post,
Diana
Yes I know! I did the same until I recently found this studie.
Thanks alot for your comment Diana it means a lot to me/John
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Good post John.
Thanks for sharing the Harvard MBA study results, that's motivational and helpful.
Thanks Heroba! Yes I agree it is really motivating! Thanks for your comment / John