Happy New Year!
A new year often brings the excitement of starting fresh. We feel recharged and have the energy to capture a new or revised set of weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual goals.
However, as time progresses, many lack the discipline to stay focused on achieving our goals. We get distracted; we lose the sense of urgency; we decide our goals weren’t important or achievable, so we give up.
Leadership Tip
Commit to elevating your level of focus toward achieving all your business and personal goals.
Imprint these words from life and business strategist, Tony Robbins, in your mind: “Your life is controlled by what you focus on.”
When you focus on your goals, that’s where you’ll spend your time. When you focus on distractions or whatever is easy or unnecessary or irrelevant, then that’s exactly what you’ll get.
What techniques will help you get and remain focused? Here are a few suggestions to consider:
- Keep your goals visible.
- Create a detailed action plan for achieving your goals.
- Regularly review your progress in accomplishing your goals.
- Identify and then eliminate any distractions that cause you to lose focus.
- If necessary, adjust your goals as circumstances change to keep them realistic.
- Seek inspirational quotes to support and encourage you. Here are three:
“Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. Most of all, people can’t stop you. Only you can stop you.” – Jeffrey Gitomer
“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.” – Napoleon Hill
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” — Jim Rohn
Seek out additional suggestions from your network—ones you can embrace. Mainly, it’s important that you find the strategies that work for you and develop the discipline of focus.
Enjoy your leadership journey in 2024!
