It's Tuesday at 2:00pm! (PST Time: I live and work from Southern California)
Currently, I'm exploring different leadership quotes on this blog post, and pulling out some application for all of us. This is part of my personal journey to keep growing, learning and being stretched! Join me each Tuesday at 2:00pm (PST). It will take you just a few minutes to read through the 2 sections of this post, but don't miss the final section where I share some of the things I'm reading, listening to and enjoying this week.
Russ
LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
"A goal that is not written down is not a goal, it's only a dream." Unknown
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A LITTLE BIT DEEPER:
I came across this statement the other day, and as I did some research, I've found that many people have said this over time: Fitzhugh Dodson, Brian Tracy & Michael Hyatt, just to name a few.
In researching where this came from, I was amazed by the number of people who talked about the simple act of "writing your goal down". Until you do that...
It's not a goal
It's not real
It's a "wish"
It's only a dream
The first step to moving towards that picture you see in the future is to write down some goals to get you there.
WRITE THEM DOWN.
Mark Pettit shares in an article I'll reference below, 5 reasons why writing down your goals is important:
1) It helps you get clear on what you want
2) It helps you stay motivated
3) It helps narrow your focus
4) It gives you realistic time frames to work towards
5) It allows you to celebrate progress
Do you write your goals down? Why do you or why don't you? Where do you write them down?
DEEPER STILL:
I've shared this before, but it's worth repeating:
I write my goals in 3 places, and I work pretty hard to keep them updated and current.
First, I define goals in my personal journal. This is journal I often take with me, but I'm in it on a daily basis, both for personal reflection and for work ideas and thoughts. I write things down on paper and usually spend some time processing them and working them through.
Second, I have these in my current LifePlan, where I'm usually working towards 8 - 12 goals at any time. I rework these goals on a quarterly and annual basis. My LifePlan is in an online file, so I put them there and create some deliverables and action steps to complete them.
Lastly, I move my goals into my weekly planner. I use a Full Focus Planner and begin the week by addressing the goals that need to be addressed this week and I am sure that they work themselves into my schedule.
It sounds like a lot of work, but it's not: This is my goal management system and we all need to figure out what works for us. This has taking me 58 years to get, and while it's not perfect, it works! It doesn't have to be complex, but it needs to be effective.
What do you do with your goals once you write them down? How do they end up in your schedule? How do they get accomplished? If you don't have a system, it's time to figure one out.
Things I'm Reading, Listening To and Watching This Week:
OK. Last week I shared that Gina and I had a goal of being Pickleball Players. We set a goal, and we conquered it and we loved it. New courts near our home, great fun and exercise and it's challenging too!
Mark Pettit's Article: "The Power of Writing Down Your Goals And How To Do It."
S.M.A.R.T. Goals short video on YouTube.
This playlist on Apple took me through many hours of some heavier classic rock. I found myself singing along more than I anticipated! Rock Classics.
I enjoyed this podcast from How I Built This: PODS & Red Rover with Pete Warhurst. This podcast explores how companies are born.
