Many people have big dreams and big goals. Yet many people failed to achieve their dreams and goals - They prefer to settle for something smaller with lesser effort.
I have big dreams and I want to be the one who achieve it. So this is what I am going to do – To motivate myself forward. These are the 24 ways that I will follow:
1.) I put my plans on paper, with my goals spelled out and the ways to reach them.
I want to qualify for Hokkaido Convention next year. I need to have an Annual First Year Premium for $100,000 Regular Premium and $500,000 Single Premium by 31 March 2010.
2.) I need to be specific. The advice that I give myself must be such that I can put into practice.
I must follow the Adviser Initiative as closely as possible, with my dedication and passion.
3.) I must break the task down into small pieces so that I can handle them easily
I break down the qualifying requirement into 10 months, which translates to $10,000 RP and $50,000 SP per month.
4.) I establish checkpoints on my progress as well as rewards
I will review my performance monthly, making sure that I am on track. I can reward myself with my favourite food or new clothes with every good performance.
5.) I will remind myself of the benefits I can expect from completing the task
I will remind myself by sticking reminder notes in my wallet, diary, laptop, handphone and etc. This will ensure that I keep my goals real.
6.) I will avoid temptations and circumstances that might sidetrack me
I will avoid playing facebook when I am involved in any work-related activities (eg. meeting). I will avoid and resist gossiping every time before the commencement of activities.
7.) I will recognize my limitations and will not set unrealistic goals.
I recognize that I cannot stay focus when I am doing things that I do not enjoy. Therefore, I set a limited time slot for that particular activity so that I have no time to lose concentration.
8.) I will take advantage of my own energy peaks
I tends to get hype up whenever I have a good laughed. I will make myself laugh before I commence activities, and whenever I loses the steam.
9.) I will use negative thoughts to motivate and remind myself of the consequence of inaction
I will remind myself that I will lose the qualification of a paid-holiday in Japan, which is my desired holiday destination. I will also lose out in the year end adviser competition.
10.) I will keep a time-control budget which do not let one task take control over others.
I will follow the Adviser Initiative Timetable closely and not make any others commitments during that allocated time.
11.) I will set deadlines and hold myself to them
I will review my performance weekly and monthly to ensure I am on track.
12.) I will make an honest distinction between “I can’t” and “I don’t want to”
I will verify my statements whenever I faced resistance. I can do it.
