What's your formula to achieve your goal?

My formula to Achieve my Goal: The First thing I do is write my goal Out in the Present tense. Secondly, I write all of the reasons why I want to Achieve this Goal. Thirdly, I write out what will I lose if I don't achieve this goal. Fourth, I put this goal on my blackberry, Index cards laid out throughout my homes. I put the goal on the Index card and put it on my visor in my 2 trucks and 2 cars. I carry the goal on an Index card in my wallet so I can glance at it everyday when I pull out cash or pay for goods and services with my credit card. I put the goal on my visualization board. I put the goal in my bathroom and above my bed in my master bedroom. I put the goal in my home office and exercise room. I put the goal on my refrigerator and in my kitchen. I write out a detailed plan of action on how I can achieve the goal. I set a target date I want to achieve the goal. Finally, I write out challenges and obstacles I may face in pursuing the goal.

Here's My Formula: Vision + Goals (Structures + Conditions) = Inevitable Success & Lasting Fulfillment

Vision

Make a list of your fears & worries in all areas of your life (i.e - money, relationships, health, spiritual). You'll be surprised at all the things that come up. You can't achieve your goals if your mind is convoluted with subconscious stuff that operates behind the scenes. It's very counter-intuitive, but it's more important to identify the thoughts, emotions and feelings that are holding us back from achieving our goals, rather than the simple method of "positive thinking", "affirmations" or just taking action on what we "think" we want.

Once you identify all the things, then create a counter list of things that you would like to experience and want. So for example, if one of your fears is being judged about your weight issues, then you can write a counter belief such as, "I welcome comments about my weight from everyone, enjoy compliments and let go of all criticism". This way you are getting to the core belief that you would like to adopt when you are facing the world. As opposed to maintaining a victim mentality you are empowering yourself. Do this for as many core fears and beliefs as possible, and be as specific as you can.

Then once you create the list of new set of beliefs, that will become your VISION of your IDEAL self. Put it all together, and write out a vision statement with all the new beliefs. This is very powerful, as this is truly the blueprint of ideal self. Unfortunately most people are very vague about their vision, and hence have no clear goals to accomplish. They simply say things like I want to lose weight, I want to make more money, I want to have more friends etc. Do you actually think that by having a vague vision, and goals that they will ever be realized?

Goals

Once you've created your vision statement then you can create a list of very specific goals that will complement those new beliefs. Be as specific as possible. Beside each goal write down a structure and condition.

Structures are those things which you will do each day to move further towards your goal.

Conditions are something that you do to support your structures, so that it makes it inevitable for you to succed in reach your goals. These are things that remind you to do the things you listed as your structure. The key is to be very specific, and do things that you can do at the same time
every day for best results. Here's a few examples:

Goal: To weight 115 pounds, and to look and feel fit and healthy.

Structure: will exercise for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at 7 am, for 20 minutes per session.

Conditions:

• will buy new pair of running shoes
• Will set alarm clock for 7 am every day
• Will get a membership at gym
• Will get a friend or family member to call me in the morning to ensure that I do my exercise

Here’s another full example of setting a goal, structure and condition.

Goal: To have sustained energy throughout the day

Structure: Will eat 6 small meals per day of whole nutritious foods.

Condition:

• Will prepare all food the night before
• Will get rid of junk food from house
• Will put notes on fridge and cabinets which remind me to eat only healthy foods.

As you can see this is a very clear, precise and practical method for achieving your goals. When you are very clear like this, it is hard not to follow through because there is no more confusion. You know EXACTLY what you need to do to achieve your goals. It's inevitable if you just follow the steps. And ultimately achieving your goals, WILL help you realize your vision. Of course you can get much more detailed then this, but this is a basic guideline and formula which anyone can follow to really see results.

You first have to set a specific goal for yourself. And then decide to plan how to achieve them.