Setting Direction For Your Goals
My last blog post was about the fuel to reach your goals. I talked about passion, mindset, work in order to reach your goals. With that said, having all those ingredients will not get you anywhere if you don’t create a structured direction in order to move forward to arrive at your destination.
We as humans have one gift that is taken for granted by most. We all have the capacity to create. What do I mean? I mean we can take nothing and make it something.
We are talented enough to erect buildings, build bridges, build things to suit our needs. We build things like cars, planes, trains, motorcycles, bicycles to get us around. We write books of all sorts to spread information and open the imagination. We set up businesses and achieve greatness.
Nothing would ever get done if it were not for the setting of Goals and creating a structured plan
Whether we know it or not we all create. We can create good or we can create bad. It’s all up to you. We create a wish, set a plan and achieve what we want, right down to the smallest of things to the most complex.
We all have goals to achieve everyday! Writing this blog post is a small goal achieved. Getting up in the morning and doing what needs to be done for the day is achieving goals. If you go about doing what needs to be done in an unorganized way you probably won’t achieve all the goals you set and it will be much harder on yourself to get things done. We need to create direction.
Planning is Key
Planning is key for everyday living. Planning and setting small realistic goals is what we do everyday. Writing things down is very important. Take a grocery list for example. Say you didn’t write down all the things you need for your family and you find yourself in the supermarket without a list. How effective would you be in getting all you need right off the top of your head?
This line of thought carries through to setting big goals. What do you want out of life? You’ve got to sit down and put the plan all on paper in front of you so you can see it and follow it. Think and ask yourself what are you going to do? Isn’t it just too much to keep it all in side your head all at once?
You need something you can visualize, hold on to and follow. Following your plan to reach your goals will not be clear cut at certain points. You might come across road blocks so this is where my last post comes in. You’ve got to have passion the right mindset and be willing to work.
There are many streets and avenues in your plan. You’ve got to make order out of it all by writing it all down. Once written it becomes so much easier to reach your goal. Just like the grocery list. A bit more complex but just as effective.
Make realistic short term goals in order to achieve your long term goal. Keep everything reasonable and real. A plan such as this must have every detail and have timelines. Timelines will help in your momentum and make you accountable.
You’ve got to know everything isn’t set in stone. There will be times that you might have to change some parts of your plan. The point is that you have a structured foundation to work form.
You must know the night before what it is you are going to do tomorrow. It’s all about setting small term goals in order to reach the long term goal.
Again I say, trying to keep it all in your head is just too much. You have got to write it down in order to create the life you want. Create direction and you’ll be laying down the tracks leading to your goal.
Have passion, the right mindset, work, create the right direction and enjoy each day.
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Twitter: deeannrice
on May 20th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Terry,
When I was reading your post it made me think of a saying I have heard many times.
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”
I thought it went very well with what you were saying.
I really agree with you about having lists. It seems that without a list not much seems to get done in the rest of my life or on the internet.
I think planning is something many people fail to do and that is why they are not successful in what they set out to do.
Great post.
Dee Ann Rice
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Terry Conti
Twitter: terrycontiblog
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May 23rd, 2011 at 2:38 am
Hi Dee,
How’s it going? All good I hope. Thank you much for visiting and commenting. Your input is always appreciated. Good quote “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” those simple words mean a lot.
Planning is a must. There is a right way and a wrong way of doing things and if you fail to plan you will not be doing things at your maximum potential.
Terry Conti
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That’s one of the most basic and sensible posts on goal setting I have read Terry.
We all achieve goals just to get through the day but I must admit the only reason I now write anything down is because I would forget it if I didn’t!
I reached my own goals a few years ago when I retired with enough money to enjoy it, although there are still things I want to achieve but they are not financially motivated.
I think the most important point you make is that ‘everything is not set in stone’. There are times when it’s impossible to meet your targets for whatever reason and a slight deviation is needed.
Great post Terry.
For some reason my CommentLuv plugin isn’t working so I will have to do it manually. http://billmurney.com/blog/a-new-way-to-build-a-list/
Bill
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Terry Conti
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May 23rd, 2011 at 2:52 am
Hey Bill what’s up? Hope life is good to you.
Right down to the simple tasks to the big ones, if you don’t write down what you are going to do you will have a different outcome.
Life sure does through curve balls. One must always have a good attitude and mindset however one must always be at the ready for those “pitches”
I know what you mean about the comment luv Bill, it happens frequently, don’t know why? I found by unchecking the box and checking again resets it. Like you, I always keep an eye on it.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: RandysIMRambles
on May 23rd, 2011 at 8:23 am
Hi Terry,
You just reminded me of another memonic we used to use in sales….
the 7 P’s
Proper Planning & Preparation Prevents P*ss Poor Performance!
LOL
Randy
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Terry Conti
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May 23rd, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Hi Randy,
P*ss poor performance, yep just like I mentioned to Bill, if you don’t plan you will have a different outcome. It’s just better to create a plan to follow than to just wing it. If you want to do the best you can you must have a plan.
I remember a different saying although I like yours too, really means the same- Prior, proper, planning, prevents, p*ss poor performance.
Thanks for visiting and your input Randy, it always appreciated,
Terry Conti
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Twitter: learn_to_blog
on May 23rd, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Hi Terry, love Randy’s comment! Made me laugh. And it basically sums up what you are saying here. The journey to success runs much more smoothly if there is a strategy in place.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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Terry Conti
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May 23rd, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Hi Mandy,
Hope all is good with you. What Randy said is a funny statement but it’s also very true. If you don’t have a strategy in place all you’re doing is winging it and that is not the way to approach business.
I sure do hope people reading this truly grasp the meaning of it all.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: bryanmch
on May 23rd, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Hi Terry,
Excellent post mate… goals are so important ..written goals.
Until I sat down and wrote out my goals things coasted along.
When writing my goals I remember being told or read somewhere that ‘Whatever the mind of man can concieve and believe he can achieve”
Goals are such an important aspect of life.
Cheers
Bryan
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Terry Conti
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May 24th, 2011 at 12:50 am
Hey Bryan,
As always, much appreciate your input. Setting realistic achievable goals and writing down a plan will sure move you along and get you motivated too, especially when you are progressing along. It’s one of the best feeling you can have.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: kathydobson
on May 24th, 2011 at 7:37 am
Great stuff Terry…and target on as far as I am concerned.
You know…taking our thoughts/visions/dreams from their present realm and manifesting them in the physical realm is all about taking that action step.
I believe that writing down our goals/visions is actually putting in motion energy that starts the process of bringing these things to us in the physical realm.
It is a powerful act…that starts things rolling and once the energy is on paper, it is easy to refer to to keep motivated…which will carry us through those dark spots you mentioned.
Thanks for reminding me of how powerful this step is!
Kathy
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Terry Conti
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May 24th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Hi Kathy,
I really like the comments my post is getting. It’s good to know people reading them (me included) can truly get great knowledge and ideas they would not have thought of themselves.
I really like the way you put it. Bringing your thoughts/visions and dreams into the physical realm by creating a written plan. It’s a great first step! Action is key however it’s so much easier to do if you draw up a plan and connect the dots, so to speak.
Wonderful way of looking at setting direction for your goals. Thank you for sharing your view points Kathy,
Terry Conti
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Twitter: AdamPaudyal
on May 25th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Terry;
Another great reminder for me to stick with the plan for my online endeavors.
You are dead on about how important setting a structured plan in order to achieve the desired goals.
Love the post brother, simple but to the point!
Talk soon!
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Terry Conti
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May 25th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Hi Adam.
It’s really good to know that my post is a good reminder to help my readers stay on track. It really lets me enjoy what I’m doing even more.
Catch you later and thanks for visiting and commenting,
Terry Conti
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Adam
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June 1st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Hey not a problem Terry!
You do an awesome job at it too and there is always something for me to takeaway when I read your posts. That is why I keep coming back to your blog. (O:
Talk soon!
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Terry Conti
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June 2nd, 2011 at 12:08 am
Hi there Adam,
How wonderful it is when people tell me they take away good knowledge form my blog. It truly makes my day! Thanks for the visit and your good words. Catch you later,
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry,
like you say : Planning is on first place ! Yes, it is. And when I look back, I can see that I’m working today-now much better, faster and with “something in my head”. I still have some holes in my day planning but this is because I want to do everything in one day. And I have just 24h day in front of me every day, like you and others. So, I must do more on this, and plan better my work day, which is mostly 4-5h (effectively).
bye and I wish you good weekend !
Alex
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Terry Conti
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May 26th, 2011 at 12:00 am
Hi Alex,
If you want to work at your maximum potential, planning is essential. Glad to know you are working much better and faster.
Focus on your planning and doing at your own pace and things will only get better and better.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting Alex,
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry:
Your post is an important factor for a balanced living. There are so many things to be done and there is so less time that Planning and goal setting both are extremely important to achieve the results that everyone wants.
I agree with Kathy D. in the comment section 100% that planning and writing goals is the start of the achieving process. Keeping any eye on goal setting and creating the short term goals for smaller steps, creates an evaluation report of your goals that tells you how much is done and how many steps to go for the final results.
Make it a Super Profitable week for your online & Offline business activity.
Fran A
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Terry Conti
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May 26th, 2011 at 12:35 am
Hi Fran hello,
Always nice to have you here. Your comments are always very much appreciated here. I really liked your last blog post. It reminded me of something every marketing piece should have.
Good point Fran, planning is balanced living. The way time and the way our lives get crazy, planning makes life easier to deal with and get things done in a more effective way than if you just went ahead and did things without a plan. It’s essential to pre think and write down what your game plan is going to be.
Then starts the achieving process. Thank you very much for your good wishes Fran, I wish the same for you.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: johnmcnally54
on May 26th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Your goal planning post came at a good time for me Terry, I have let my planning slip recently.
As you said, you need to write everything down otherwise nothing will happen. I haven’t been writing recently and sure enough nothing has happened.
I normally have daily and weekly goals, and I always like ticking off things as I complete them. I get satisfaction knowing I have achieved something however small the item might be.
Looking forward to your next post in the series.
John
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Terry Conti
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May 26th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Hey John,
Always a pleasure when you visit here and comment. Hang in there my friend. You already know what’s possible if you set your mind to it. You’ve done it already!
I hope you start ticking things off real soon. As you said satisfaction is gained knowing you have achieved something no matter how small the item might be.
I know I don’t only speak for myself when I say things haven’t been the same without you. Hoping to hear from you again real soon John.
Terry Conti
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Terry,
You raise a lot of valid points here with this post. Without my lists I wouldn’t know what I am doing one day to the next. From the day I started my site I have been writing them, planning out what I want to accomplish each day with my site. A “to-do” list if you will. Thanks
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Terry Conti
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May 26th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Hi Lynda,
Thanks for visiting and commenting. Planning is essential! Without it you are like a boat on the water without a paddle. You mainly just go where the water wants to bring you.
You may stick your arm in the water to fight against it, but how far will you go? Writing things down will get you to where you want to go so much better.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: sallyneill
on May 27th, 2011 at 4:03 am
Hey Terry
Thanks for the video you shared on my facebook, vroom vroom, I loved it!
I used to HATE planning, probably because I would sit there with a blank page and not know what I should be planning!
But I am big fan of Tony Robbins and have been reading a lot of his books lately and got a ton of planning skills now.
I don’t plan too far ahead, I know people say you should have a year plan, but that’s too much for me, I plan around six months ahead and then I will re-evaluate when I get there.
Great post, without planning or goals you have nothing to aim for, Alex Jeffreys used to say if you are not planning – you are planning to fail lol.
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Terry Conti
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May 28th, 2011 at 1:48 am
Hi Sally,
vroomm, vroom back at ya. Tony Robbins now helps many people get their lives in order. I read a book of his and living in a small bachelors apartment he also was in a situation where planning was a chore. As a matter of fact his life was a chore. Goes to show if we all apply ourselves we can get out of any hardship.
Yea I don’t plan far far in advance either. I believe cutting it down to a reasonable amount makes it easier to manage your outlook.
Everyone’s different, I’ve learned there are many ways to do certain things. Do what works for you. The main thing is that you DO IT!!!!
Without planning or goals you certainly don’t have anything to aim for. You just can’t take a car and get in start the engine and not know where you’re going or what you’re doing.
You need a thought process. Take your thought processes and write them down so you’ll know better where you want to bring your business. Like Alex says “if you are not planning- you are planning to fail”.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: IanIebablog
on May 27th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Hi Terry
Great post.
I have been making lists and goal setting for years now, it started when I was in the Forces. It’s become an integral part of my daily routine, it helps me focus on my objective and keeps things structured.
I think it would be total chaos if I stopped now!
Regards
Ian
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Terry Conti
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June 9th, 2011 at 3:38 am
Hi there Ian,
Thanks for visiting and giving us your input. You are welcome here anytime. Always a pleasure.
As we all know life can really get hectic at times. If you don’t have a list and plan written down, your ideas and things to do will be distorted and all out of place. All should realize this is not effective.
Catch you later Ian,
Terry Conti
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This is a great post, and I agree that planning is essential in our lives. We have to have a burning desire and positive thinking in addition to it, so that we can make our goals important and easy to follow. Without goals, we have nothing to aim for and that makes us empty and dissatisfied.
I learned something from your post here,Terry.I appreciate it a lot.
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Terry Conti
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May 29th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Hi Kristina,
Everyone should realistically ask themselves what they want out of life. Everyone should make a plan to obtain their goals. Not doing this you will sure make you feel empty and dissatisfied.
Give your life purpose and be willing to work to achieve your goals. This will make your life full of endless possibilities. It is what will make the world go round.
Glad to know you got something out of my post. Please share this knowledge with everyone, help others.
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry, I agree that we should set a direction for our goals. I don’t think that we need to make a perfect plan before we begin, but I do think we should make some sort of strategy so that we know we are going in the right direction. I like your idea of setting small realistic goals. By creating unrealistic goals, we are inviting frustration into our lives. By achieving small goals, we are inviting momentum that carries us forward. Thanks for the boost!
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Terry Conti
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May 29th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Hi Hulbert,
Doing the best you can is what it’s all about. Life is not perfect and there may be times when you may have to adjust your plan.
It stands to reason that you should create realistic goals that are attainable. You will drive yourself nuts if you set out to create unrealistic goals. Your plan will fail. Be honest with yourself and apply yourself to the best of your ability. Believe in yourself and nothing can stop you.
Glad to know my post gave you a boost in the right direction. I wish you nothing but the best.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: barry_wells
on May 30th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Hi Terry, I hope you’re well my friend.
You’re absolutley right about writing things down. Our focus and attention is all to easily distracted and we do tend to forget things. Whether that be online, offline or like you said with our grocery lists. Some of us have better memories than others but none of us can remember everything that needs to be done. We all need to makes notes as we go.
The art then comes in arranging those notes to form a plan which you have covered very well here Terry. Planning Is Key to every form of success, be that on or off line. We often think that we are planning by holding thoughts in our heads and having an idea of direction but the truth is we don’t!
Before taking part in the Masterclass I spent just over 2 years going in circles. I had a website online and would go from one task to another and never really join the dots up to get a complete picture. Simply because I had no structured plan to follow, I would just get to the PC and think “right where was I” and pick up where I left off, which was probably going in the wrong direction
Great post with great advice again Terry
Catch up soon mate,
Respect and Regards,
Barry
PS I also liked Randys 7 P’s
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Terry Conti
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May 31st, 2011 at 2:22 am
Hi Barry,
If you work behind your PC and pick up where you left off your not working at maximum potential. Working off the top of your head is not efficient.
Create a to do list, jot notes down, always be aware of your time organize everything & take action. Now that’s planning and doing.
Too many people do not write things down. It is essential to write things down if you want to work at your best. I too before the Masterclass was going in circles.
There is always something constructive to do and just doing it all off the top of your head is much harder. Having passion, the right mindset, planning by writing things down to reach your goals is a formula not only for online marketing but should be used for everyday life as well.
This is all part of staying organized. Thanks for your input Barry, until next time,
Terry Conti
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Twitter: barry_wells
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May 31st, 2011 at 5:52 am
Absolutley Terry.
It would seem that the Masterclass saved us both…..
How’s that for a testamonial to the Masterclass
Catch up again soon mate,
Barry
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Terry Conti
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June 1st, 2011 at 1:28 am
Thanks Barry,
Simply put, the John Thornhill Masterclass home study take action course gives direction. Meet great people too…just like you there Barry. Later,
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry,
It is a very nice and interesting post.You are right that without setting direction of our goals,we cant succeed.Planning is a key element to grow up and to achieve our goal it is necessary to have a planning of it.
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Terry Conti
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June 11th, 2011 at 12:45 am
Hi,
Thank you for visiting and commenting. If you don’t plan you plan to fail as the saying goes. We all need to plan if we want to work the right way and do our very best to achieve.
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry,
i agree that we need to write things down. I make to do lists regularly and cross items off when done. It gives a sense of achievement on a daily basis.
Janice
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Terry Conti
Twitter: terrycontiblog
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June 3rd, 2011 at 3:27 am
Hi Janice,
Thanks for visiting and commenting. Life can get nuts at times and if you don’t have things written down somewhere things will surly be forgotten.
Following this thought. When it comes to business as you clearly stated on your blog, you must get more detailed in your writing things down.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: pwweddingfavors
on June 6th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Hi Terry,
There are a lot of things that occupy our minds – work, household, relationships, fun, etc. So writing things down is the most important for me as well especially in my simplest goals like an errand or a chore. I actually bought a cork board and hang it in front of my desk so that I can always see my goals for the day.
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Terry Conti
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June 9th, 2011 at 3:47 am
Hi Calli,
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your view. Very good point, using a cork board. Everything is right there right in front of your face for you to see everyday.
Doing things this way will get you going each and everyday and most of all keep you organized and moving forward.
Terry Conti
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Terry,
As always, great advice and an intuitive article. We humans don’t seem to learn lessons easily and need to hear things over and over before we have that Ah-Ha moment. Wow…writing a plan really is a good idea!
Your analogy of the grocery shopping list is spot on. We KNOW we’d never remember all the food items we need for one measly week of cooking, yet we don’t make the same preparations for a lifetime of living, working and earning.
Love your blog, keep up the great commentary and tips.
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Terry Conti
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June 11th, 2011 at 12:51 am
Hi Tom,
I like the way you put your comment, makes so much sense. Thanks for visiting and adding good insight to my post for all to see and realize.
Helping each other is what this blog is all about.
Terry Conti
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Goals have always been a bit of a weakness of mine. I’m becoming better at setting short term goals, but I’ve still got a long way to go in terms of setting and achieving long terms goals.
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Terry Conti
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June 9th, 2011 at 3:17 am
Hi Joe,
I hope my blog post gave you some good insight. All the short term goals you set up should be for your long term goals. Set short term goals in order to achieve long term goals.
Thanks for visiting and commenting Joe,
Terry Conti
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June 9th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Thanks Terry – setting short term goals based on long term goals is probably the step I’ve been missing.
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Terry Conti
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Twitter: pegbaron
on June 8th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Hi Terry,
“Nothing would ever get done if it were not for the setting of Goals and creating a structured plan”
I couldn’t agree more! I am a big fan of structured planning. That’s what makes the goals become realities.
Peggy
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Terry Conti
Twitter: terrycontiblog
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June 8th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Hi Peggy,
Always a pleasure to have you stop by.
Having a structured plan is key to getting anything done in an orderly fashion. There are so many things involved in running this business that with out a structured plan things would be pretty much be disorganized. Therefore you would not be functioning at your best performance level.
Terry Conti
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It’s very interesting idea.I love your thought: Have passion, the right mindset, work, create the right direction and enjoy each day.It’s a key for success.Thanks for your sharing
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Terry Conti
Twitter: terrycontiblog
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June 11th, 2011 at 12:36 am
Hi Haley,
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your comment, it is very much appreciated. Having a well rounded view about achieving success is key to getting what you want out of life.
Always staying on the right path is better than just letting hardships get to you and doing nothing.
Terry Conti
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Twitter: Brandon_Connell
on June 11th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
I’ll tell you what. I never remember the “writing it down” part. I remember everything else though, so no problems with that. Direction needs motivation though, and I don’t always have that.
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Terry Conti
Twitter: terrycontiblog
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June 12th, 2011 at 1:50 am
Hi Brandon,
Thanks for visiting and leaving your honest input. It is much appreciated. Everybody has got their own way of doing things. Curious to know, not being negative to you in any way. You say you have no problem getting things done without writing anything down.
How do you remember everything to do in detail when running your business? How do you plan? After you finish a task or project, do you go OK what’s next? Are there times you forget something with so much to do or a detail you needed to add in? I say this because I know I would not be at peak performance if I didn’t follow what I’m preaching.
I have just too many things I want to put into action and need to see the steps (the plan) in front of my face and change them accordingly if need be, of course. Time for blog hopping, things I need to do for my eBook creation, blog, thank you pages, sales page, Face book, create Fan pages, squeeze pages, Twitter, write a free report, set up email campaign on and on and on. For me I need to put it all out in front of me.
Also I’m in the restaurant biz and if I didn’t take (write down) reservations my whole dinning room would turn into chaos for example or when I have 50 plus people I need to draw out a lay out on how to set up the dinning room.
Anyway like I said before Brandon everyone’s got their own way of doing things. What works of one may not work for another. The point is staying organized.
I set myself a schedule by writing it all down and planning. I believe is easier to get things done and move forward toward your goals because you set your self to follow and details aren’t missed. Sort of like setting up dots and then connecting the dots. Changing the dots you set up if need be.
About the second part of your comment Brandon, you’ve got to think about your results to motivate you when you don’t feel motivated. Life isn’t always cherry and yes there are times when things are a pain in the rear but I do my best, I’m sure you do too.
Terry Conti
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There are different types of goals: strategic – intermediate -immediate. First of all you should set a strategic goal. And it will dictate your intermediate ones. Intermediate goals, in their turn, will determine immediate ones and the ways of their achievement. Without such hierarchy you business (and not only) activity will look like a mess.
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June 14th, 2011 at 4:20 am
Hi Denis,
What a great way of looking at this subject of setting direction for your goals. I love the input others leave on here. It really lets you look at things from all different angles.
Anyone reading my post and comments really gets a good learning experience. Thanks for visiting my blog and your good input.
Terry Conti
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Love the tips! Thanks for sharing In conclusion, the most important thing for us to do just now is to make continuous progress. Keep moving in the direction of your goals all the time, and keep your mental focus in that direction. The progress you will then make will speak for itself.
Lynne
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Terry Conti
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June 23rd, 2011 at 2:50 am
Hi Lynne,
I like your comment. Short and powerful- Making continuous progress will speak for itself.
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry,
I have to admit, planning is not the best thing i’m good at, and i’m aware this is a big disadvantage in my line of work. I’ll try to follow some of your advices, starting with writing it down on paper.
Then i’ll see where this takes me. Please write more on the subject when you have the time.
Thanks, Martin
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Terry Conti
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July 9th, 2011 at 1:51 am
Hi Martin,
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your comment. I truly hope you can put the info that is on here to good use.
Writing things down will only make things better Martin. It just makes good sense for better productivity.
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July 16th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Thanks for having me, Terry
It’s hard to start writing down things when you’ve never done that before. But it’s probably worth it on the long run.
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Hi Terry, I love your post. It’s very important to set a plan to reach our goals, furthermore, we need to write our plan on paper all the time. Some time ago I read the phrase “think on paper” and I always remember it
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Terry Conti
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July 12th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Hi Melanie,
I really like the way you put it, “think on paper” Having it all out in front of you is much better than juggling the whole thing around in your brain.
Terry Conti
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I am used to having a planner or organizer every year which I can write all my daily tasks and goals to achieve. At the end of the day, I feel so productive looking at the tasks checked and goal achieved. Thanks for your tips!
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September 10th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Hi Bob,
That’s what I call working smart, being the best you can be. When you think about production getting things done and having a sense of fulfillment it sure beats trying to do things that are all lined up in your head. It’s a no brainier!
Thanks for visiting and commenting. Keep on keeping on Bob,
Terry Conti
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