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Along
the Purpose Path
The Newsletter of
Path Of Purpose Coaching
Issue # 84 March 3, 2008
Helaine Iris, Life and Business Coach
http://www.pathofpurpose.com/
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The Rules of Goal Setting
Helaine Iris
Answer this question for yourself right now: Are you happy and
attaining the things you've envisioned for your business and
life? If so, congratulations, you're doing something right -
if not keep reading. There are certainly many factors and
circumstances that determine whether you get what you want out
of life or not. Some of them you don't have control over, some
of them you do. Goal setting - more specifically, learning HOW
to reach your goals can be the most useful skill you can learn
in order to maximize what you can control and get what you
want.
Goal setting is simply an organized and intentional
personal planning process. This is the definition of a goal:
The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed. Here's yet
another way of saying that: Goals are the objectives you are
moving toward achieving. Having defined goals will be
essential to setting direction and providing a focus point for
you to follow as you are building your business. A friend of
mine often says, "If you don't set goals, you probably won't
reach them".
It's important to understand the difference between making
decisions and setting goals. Making decisions is where you
start, but making a decision is not the same as setting a
goal. Setting goals is putting action to your decisions. And
action is the only way I know to get things done.
Outcome vs. Action
There are two types of goals - outcome goals and action
goals. An outcome goal is an objective that is focused on
accomplishing a specific task, such as earning a certain
amount of money each year. Action goals are objectives that
are focused on your commitment to take a certain action each
day, such as showing up to work at 8:30.
Both types of goals are important, and it's imperative that
you combine both outcome and activity based objectives in your
planning. Your outcome goals will compel you to shoot for the
stars, and will help you clearly define what you want to
achieve. Activity based goals will allow you to feel a sense
of accomplishment each day, and condition successful patterns
of behavior.
Goal Anatomy
When setting goals it's important for them to be specific,
measurable, attainable and in alignment with your values. This
is where it can get tricky. You'll want to find a mindful
balance between setting realistic goals you know are
achievable, yet not letting fear limit or stifle unlimited
possibility.
Call to Action Activity
Commit to not only setting a goal today but following
through with creating the action plan necessary to achieve it.
Start by writing down what you want. Next, list all the tasks
you need to accomplish to meet that goal. Be sure to include
the timeline you intend to follow. In addition include any
resources needed to accomplish the task. Finally, write a
short narrative on WHY you want to reach the goal, what
benefit will it provide you? And, how is reaching this goal
consistent with your values and overall vision for your life?
This process works ONLY if you do it rather than just think
about it. I challenge you - learn the rules of goal setting,
take action today and I guarantee, you will get what you want.
It's YOUR life...imagine the possibilities!
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Suggested
Reading
Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman.
From Publishers Weekly
In Hoffman's 19th novel, a young woman becomes the victim of
the destiny she's created, leaving behind a splintered family.
On the day of her father's funeral, 17-year-old Arlyn Singer
decides the first man who walks down the street will be her
one love. That night, Yale senior John Moody stops to ask
directions, and Arlyn and John take the first passionate steps
toward what will become a marriage of heartache and mutual
betrayal. After John's architect father dies, the couple moves
into his Connecticut home, a glass house called the Glass
Slipper, and Arlyn has an affair with a local laborer. She
dies while her second child is still young, and the story
forks to follow the divergent paths taken by the Moody
children...
Although I enjoyed this story and would recommend it, it's
not one of the best from one of my favorite authors.
Although it's a story with heartbreaking substance there's
clearly hope and redemption for the children of this family.
I also appreciated the realistic plot twists that made it
unique and kept me reading.
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Resources
and Opportunities
Writing a business plan?
I've been working with a client who purchesed
Business Plan Pro to write her business plan. I've got to say,
it's quite good -especially if business plans are new to you.
It walks you through step-by-step and provides lots of sample
plans so you don't have to totally reinvent the wheel. I think
it's worth the $99 investment.
http://www.businessplanpro.com/?gclid=CPOO6MqY2JECFQHbPAodPSdvag
Instant inspiration regardless of your
political orientation (I hope). The Obama Yes We
Can music video.
Watch
here
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(Men
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Closing
Notes
About Helaine: Helaine is a
Life and Business Coach, who has been featured in
numerous publications, including "O" The Oprah Magazine.
She helps entrepreneurs and professionals
accelerate their professional success, while achieving a
more complete and fulfilling personal life. She
combines a broad range of professional experience in her work,
including management positions in the education,
training, retail and international non-profit
sectors. She loves her life and awakens each day excited to make the world a better place, one person at a time.
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