Start at the Finish Line

So, we know have one goal in mind, excellent. Remember, I said to keep all the other goals around. For this site, I'd like for us to focus on one goal, and see how the thoughts and techniques will assist you in the progress of the goal. In the future, you can try out other goals with what we lay out here.

Now, think about your big goal. It is big, isn't it? Usually what we set out to do has some big importance to it, otherwise we wouldn't even attempt it. However, it still is a big goal, so let's break it down a little.

The Finish Line

The first thing we'll do is set a finish line. What is it? Can you track it? Can others see it, too? Set your finish line. If the goal is a bit difficult to set a finish line, like learn a foreign language, then add a "final exam," if you will to it.

For example, if your goal is to learn a foreign language, ask a friend to set up a small get together with friends that speak the foreign language fluently, so you can test your goal completion in a trackable way. Your'e goal may be different, but I wanted to give you an example.

Most people will choose weight loss. I strongly encourage you to check with your doctor first, they know you're health far better than ma, and they can give you guidance on what is best for you. Suffice it to say, a scale will help with the goal completion of weight loss.

Maybe its fitness. Check with you're Doctor before beginning any fitness routine. Maybe they okay you running a partial or full marathon.

- To recap. We know what we are doing (Our Goal), Where we are headed (Our Finish Line), but how long will it take?

Done By Date

This can be a very controversial, but along with a trackable finish line, you also need to set a Done By Date. As we go forward, you will understand that the date isn't written in stone, but at least it is there. Being there, is all that we need at this point.

Mini Goals

This is the most important part of it all. Remember, I was saying that your goal is big, and staying motivated toward a big goal finish line can be tough, so let's make it a little easier and create small mini-goals.

If your goal is weight loss, then set mini-goals every 10 pounds (or whatever you would like). That way, you can have little victory parties along the way, instead of waiting til the big victory party at the finish line.

Obviously, you will have to adjust your mini goals based on your goal. If it is learning a foreign language, maybe there are tests you could take as you progress through the process. More than likely, there is a booklet or workbook out there that can assist you in setting and tracking mini-goals.

So, final recap. For our goal journey, we now have;

1. Our goal in mind,
2. Our finish line,
3. Our Done By Date, and
4. Our Mini-Goals

Next week we have a bit more prep before we start, but we are very close to the first steps.