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 Have you ever wondered why some people succeed where others can only try and fail? I've given alot of thought to that very think the past few months. My life planning starts every year in October. Each year I put together a Personal Strategic Plan for the following year. It is during this process that I really examine the core of my existence so that I can plan for the next year. I strongly believe that this type of planning is the reason some people succeed where others can only try and fail. At the same time, Yoda once said "Do or do not do, there is no try!" So why does it seem that people continually "try" to get things done rather than actually "doing" things? Non-specific planning is the direct cause of this issue. I have found that when I write out a plan that says "Do abdominals 4 times a week" I might miss a day here or there, but if I put down a schedule that says "Sunday-Abdominals; Tuesday-Abdominals; Thursday-Abdominals; Saturday-Abdominals" I hit the schedule as listed. It is the same with nutrition or working out. When I have a general plan it doesn't work for me, but a very specific plan keeps me on task. It is as though my brain remembers things better when there are specifics behind the issue. I have found a similar thing in my time management. If I use a calendar for events that must happen at a specific time and date, a task list for things that can happen when I have the time to do them and a delegation feature/follow-up system for things I need to assign to other people, life becomes easier to control and manage. As you create your latest plans for transformational success make sure to be as specific as possible. Write out exactly what you wish to accomplish and then set out to accomplish those plans. Don't veer from the plan just because you "feel" like there's a better way. You should have concrete evidence before you head off to the new direction. You should execute your plan to completion. By doing so you will see major results in a short amount of time. |
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 Strategic planning may be the real key to long term sustained success. |
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Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING! |
