How to reach personal targets in this thing called, err...life!
Everything in life is getting faster. Close your eyes for too long and time slips away, forfeiting rare opportunities to close in on your goals. Do you want to risk that?
We’re all busy human beings. So busy, in fact, that we’re losing the ability to raise the bar and execute on the important things in our lives.
Forget what you’re doing for a second because if you’re looking for success (personally, financially, professionally, whatever!), I need your undivided attention. Think back about 4 months when we promised ourselves that 2010 was going to be our year to lose 10kgs, save more money or grab that promotion you’ve been chasing. Feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? A clear distinction can be made between those people that achieve their short-term goals and those that don’t. The ones that do generally go on to be hugely successful!
Don’t despair, I have invested so much time in researching human behaviour that I now know just how to overcome that barrier of goal resistance. It’s called Get Real FAST. It comprises 4 key steps, Focus, Action, Support & obsTacles, to help you achieve that promotion, lose 10kgs or save some pennies. Check it out…
Focus – There’s generally more than one thing we want to achieve. But what really sets the achievers apart is their ability to focus on just one thing at a time. Forget the things that just won’t happen and the goals that are someone else’s. Think about what’s truly important to you and hone inon that. Given your goal is achievable, believable and consistent, with a touch of focus you’ll be well on the road to goal accomplishment.
Action – There’s a stark contrast between someone who’s interested than to someone who’s committed. You need to be absolutely committed to your goal to make it work. Once you’ve made this switch, write down your goal, describe your goal in detail, define the key action steps needed to get you there, apply a time frame and shout it loud and proud from your personal podium! Sharing makes you accountable, and that’s one of the vital steps in goal kicking.
Support – Support is about maintaining momentum and exhausting all the resources that are available to help you progress towards your goal. Doing it solo doesn’t give you hero status; in fact, it makes you more vulnerable to failure. Gather support in the form of information (books, magazines, internet) and experience. People who have been there and done that have a wealth of support to give. Call them, email them and ask them what it was that worked well, and what didn’t. Having someone keep you accountable is a good way to keep the momentum going.
obsTacles – There’s nothing good about obstacles. Whether they take the form of a small speed bump or a big brick wall, they only lead to frustration and the possibility of failure. So the answer is, get rid of them! Research shows the biggest barrier is time (surprise, surprise!). Make time by combining activities, e.g. exercise & travelling to work or driving & conference calls. It’s essential you make time to action your goals and ensure they can’t be thieved by other people or commitments. Fancy trying to learn Spanish in a kitchen full of hungry kids!
Also, keep an eye out for the dream stealers. You know the ones who love to see you fail. Avoid them at all costs! Either that or use them as an agitator – someone that pushes your button and makes you more determined to achieve your goals. Then you can say, “I told you so!”
Being successful doesn’t happen overnight – but it can happen in 28 days with Get Real FAST.
If you liked this, don't forget about the first Get Real seminar in Auckland, April 29th. It's going to be epic, check it out - www.getrealseminar.com
Showing posts with label Motivational Speaker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motivational Speaker. Show all posts
Monday, April 12, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Feeding our desire to acquire - let me show you how.
In life, we all strive to acquire more - more money, more time, more freedom and more fulfillment! Ultimately, we desire to be happy. The Get Real question is ‘what measures are we pursuing to get us there’ and ‘are they working’?
Taking the leap into making things happen is not an easy one - without the right resources that is. Leading a more successful life and acquiring more wealth, time, freedom and fulfillment comes down to action. It’s simple - action equals outcomes. We dial a number to make a call. We turn on the television to watch a program. We eat to satisfy our appetite. So, we must take charge if we want to be happy.
To fulfill our desire to acquire we must first be crystal clear on what we want, why we want it and how badly we want it. Is it a must have, a should have or a could have?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Get Real Seminar Auckland 29th April
Register now to attend the Get Real Live Seminar in Auckland!
If you're in Auckland on April 29th, come kick off the Get Real Live Seminar series with me - places are limited & in hot demand.
If you haven't had the opportunity to Get Real with me before & not sure what the big deal is, visit www.getrealseminar.com.
Register for the Get Real Live Seminar in Auckland - early bird special available for those who are ready to get real, get moving & get successful!
Drop me an email for more information...
Monday, January 25, 2010
Kickstart 2010 with the F.A.S.T program!
New Year's resolutions come, New Year's resolutions go - I'm sure many would agree with me here!
Remember last time when I asked, "Are you interested or committed?" Well, I'm going to help you commit to your resolutions with my new F.A.S.T program.
I want to celebrate the New Year (the New Decade in fact!) by helping you achieve all of those awesome things you said you would. The promise/s you made whilst clinking wine glasses and popping crackers are ready to be put into action!
I'm putting to you a 28 day challenge to achieve those goals. Whether it's losing a few kg's, quitting smoking or spending more time with the family - with F.A.S.T, this year is the year we're going to make it happen!
Get on board for the 28 day program and each week in Feb I'll send you an audio and accompanying worksheets, all specially designed to kickstart your new decade!
If you missed the Intro email, check it out here - F.A.S.T Program. And if you wanna sign up to receive the emails in Feb, don't be shy - it's super easy! Just follow this link - subscribe to F.A.S.T program.
Time to un-crumple that list sitting in your garbage bin, copy & pin it up everywhere and follow through on your promise.
Now to rephrase the opening statement - New Year's resolution's come, New Year's resolutions STAY!
Remember last time when I asked, "Are you interested or committed?" Well, I'm going to help you commit to your resolutions with my new F.A.S.T program.
I want to celebrate the New Year (the New Decade in fact!) by helping you achieve all of those awesome things you said you would. The promise/s you made whilst clinking wine glasses and popping crackers are ready to be put into action!
I'm putting to you a 28 day challenge to achieve those goals. Whether it's losing a few kg's, quitting smoking or spending more time with the family - with F.A.S.T, this year is the year we're going to make it happen!
Get on board for the 28 day program and each week in Feb I'll send you an audio and accompanying worksheets, all specially designed to kickstart your new decade!
If you missed the Intro email, check it out here - F.A.S.T Program. And if you wanna sign up to receive the emails in Feb, don't be shy - it's super easy! Just follow this link - subscribe to F.A.S.T program.
Time to un-crumple that list sitting in your garbage bin, copy & pin it up everywhere and follow through on your promise.
Now to rephrase the opening statement - New Year's resolution's come, New Year's resolutions STAY!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Get Real Seminars in 2010
Exciting news - just confirmed dates for 2010 Get Real Seminars!
Come and Get Real with me in:
Come and Get Real with me in:
- Auckland - April 29
- Gold Coast - August 5
- Sydney - August 26
- Melbourne - September 16
Thursday, January 21, 2010
At this time of year we all hear people making their New Year's Resolutions. You know the ones..."I am going to do X this year" or "This is the year that I will achieve Y" or "I am going to give up Z". You and I both know (and usually so does the person making the statement) that these things are not REALLY going to happen!
Oscar Wilde wrote: "A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.'' It's true; it's a known fact that most New Year's resolutions are broken by the end of January, often within the first week and sometimes within hours of their delivery. Why is this? Because they are statements carefully crafted and delivered to an audience with a resounding expression of confidence and faith.
What brings them undone is the difference between interested and committed.
These New Year's resolutions are more to do with something someone is interested in doing or achieving. Somewhere in their subconscious they have developed the belief that by sharing their promise with people in the late evening of December 31 or early hours of January 1 that they will simply come true - I know there's lots of heads out there nodding!
Unfortunately, it doesn't take long for it all to unravel. When you are interested in something it doesn't take up much space in your day to day thoughts as you focus your mind elsewhere.
Think about it, if you were a car salesman and someone walked into your dealership and said, "I am interested in buying a car", how would you feel about making a sale? Luke warm at the best I would say!
Now imagine someone walks in and says, "I am committed to buying a car today!" Your eyeballs would see dollar signs and excitement levels would surge. Afterall, you've got a hot prospect on your hands who knows what they want and mean it. Resolutions, goals, targets, dreams, achievements and plans are the same. The ones you are interested in easily fall by the wayside and are too easy to cop out of. That's why so many aren't achieved and we continue to follow the same pattern year in, year out!
However, when you are committed, it puts real purpose behind your resolutions and shows you are serious about making them happen.
Telling someone you are interested won't work, but you can definitely demonstrate that you are committed to something by the actions you take. Get committed and take part in my GET REAL F.A.ST program. It's free and will give you the tools to kick of 2010 with a bang!
Whether you've made 2010 the year to quit smoking, boost your savings or lose a few kilos, the 28 day F.A.S.T challenge will help you get committed. I'll be sending email updates each Monday in Feb.
Sign up to the 28 day F.A.S.T challenge here!
Oscar Wilde wrote: "A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.'' It's true; it's a known fact that most New Year's resolutions are broken by the end of January, often within the first week and sometimes within hours of their delivery. Why is this? Because they are statements carefully crafted and delivered to an audience with a resounding expression of confidence and faith.
What brings them undone is the difference between interested and committed.
These New Year's resolutions are more to do with something someone is interested in doing or achieving. Somewhere in their subconscious they have developed the belief that by sharing their promise with people in the late evening of December 31 or early hours of January 1 that they will simply come true - I know there's lots of heads out there nodding!
Unfortunately, it doesn't take long for it all to unravel. When you are interested in something it doesn't take up much space in your day to day thoughts as you focus your mind elsewhere.
Think about it, if you were a car salesman and someone walked into your dealership and said, "I am interested in buying a car", how would you feel about making a sale? Luke warm at the best I would say!
Now imagine someone walks in and says, "I am committed to buying a car today!" Your eyeballs would see dollar signs and excitement levels would surge. Afterall, you've got a hot prospect on your hands who knows what they want and mean it. Resolutions, goals, targets, dreams, achievements and plans are the same. The ones you are interested in easily fall by the wayside and are too easy to cop out of. That's why so many aren't achieved and we continue to follow the same pattern year in, year out!
However, when you are committed, it puts real purpose behind your resolutions and shows you are serious about making them happen.
Telling someone you are interested won't work, but you can definitely demonstrate that you are committed to something by the actions you take. Get committed and take part in my GET REAL F.A.ST program. It's free and will give you the tools to kick of 2010 with a bang!
Whether you've made 2010 the year to quit smoking, boost your savings or lose a few kilos, the 28 day F.A.S.T challenge will help you get committed. I'll be sending email updates each Monday in Feb.
Sign up to the 28 day F.A.S.T challenge here!
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