What is success? The dictionary defines success as "an event that accomplishes its intended purpose." But who defines it? Who is the judge? YOU. You define your own success. Your plan is a very important aspect of being successful. Dreaming is not enough, you have to take action. A plan will help you get there.
Important Questions to ask when Making a Plan For Success.
1. What is my exit strategy? You have to decide what will make you feel successful, otherwise how will you know when you are? Choose a target for yourself, whether it is an amount of money, completion of a particular task or being able to have a certain amount of time to yourself each day. Set that target as your success goal. Once you have your exit strategy move onto question 2.
2. Where am I now in reference to being successful? Now that you know where you want to finish, it is time to figure out where you are starting from. Some starting lines can be harder to figure out because they might be non-factual, but give it a try. For example - you want to have 1 hour each night to do something for yourself. Right now you might have only 10 minutes or no time for yourself. Find out where you are in reference to your target and move to question number 3.
3. How will I get there (the action plan)? Create the plan of attack. Decide what steps you are going to take to reach your target. Ask yourself what you are going to do, when are you going to do it, who is involved, where will I do it and how can I fit it into my schedule. Be specific and detailed with your plan, but make sure it can be flexible. Flexibility in a schedule allows room for unexpected life events. Flexibility will also help you avoid losing motivation when unexpected events occur. Once you feel like you have a good plan move to question 4.
4. Is my plan S.M.A.R.T? Once you have your plan of attack review it and determine if it is SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Specific). If you need to revise you plan, do it until you are confident in it.
Now you have a plan made for Success. Follow it and believe in yourself. Go For It!
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