To really get going and achieve what you want, you must set goals and follow through. Setting goals is not just writing down what you want. To turn a wish list into true goals you need to follow certain guidelines.
To really get going and achieve what you want, you must set goals and followthrough. Setting goals is not just writing down what you want. To turn a wish list into true goals you need to follow certain guidelines. Goal setting is a formal process that takes some time to complete, but it will get you pointing in the right direction. It is a course of action that starts by understanding what your major definite purpose is. Where is it you want to go in life? Then working from there you identify values and clearly define your goals.
For each goal you need to define the steps and plan those activities. It isnecessary to evaluate your goals to make sure they are SMART goals. Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time based. Goals that arenot all of these, lack qualities that help you focus.
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SPECIFIC - If it is not specific you can't really see the target, so you can't aim at it. MEASURABLE - If it is not measurable you won't know when you get there. ATTAINABLE - If the goal is too far out of reach, it can actually be quitedestructive. For example, If you earn $40,000/year and set a goal of$1,000,000 a year this may be quite de-motivating, but setting $60,000 wouldbe attainable. REALISTIC - If it is not realistic it can be discouraging. You need to believe it is possible. TIME BASED - If it is not time based you will not be driven to finish it. Without the time limit there will be no urgency to act. These characteristics are all important. They are what really qualifies a goal as a true goal.
So set your goals now. Remember the feeling of success when you achieve your goals will motivate you further. With formal goal setting you will seepossibilities you never even dreamed of and know which path is best for you!You will be able to focus on what will truly benefit your life.
Lessons Out of Africa - The Importance of Mentoring
Since mentoring and coaching are not ingrained in our culture, we can take one of two paths. The first is trial and error. We can learn as we go, building a base of experience needed to be successful in our own right. Many people take this path and get there but the majority of folks on this path never achieve their dreams. The second "smarter" path is to find somebody who has been there before and ask them for guidance. We need to be taught how to be successful in the modern world, by people who are successful themselves. This is where mentoring and coaching comes into play.
Creating Copy That Conquers
You need to design your ads to get noticed. You want them to be read. To do this you want the consumer to perceive the ad as relevant to them. You can achieve this by using the copywriting principle referred to as AIDA - Attention, Interest, Desire and Action.
Turning Indecisive Prospects Into Satisfied Customers
Customers are searching for solutions to problems and it is important that you provide that solution and that you will help them get the best out of the product showing that you care about the outcome for the customer. Applying the risk reversal principal will turn indecisive prospects into satisfied customers.
