10 Commandents for Goal Setting

Goal setting not only helps you stay focused on how you are going to get somewhere, but goals become your road map so you know where you are going! I am a big proponent of setting goals for every aspect of life. I may not always reach all of them, but for the most part I have a plan of what to do each day to get closer.

Here are 10 Commandments to help you stay focused on your journey.

1.Thou Shall Be Decisive
Success is a choice. You must decide what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it. No one else can, will, or should do that for you.

2. Thou Shall Stay Focused
Staying focused is as important as being decisive. Your ability to sustain your focus from beginning to end will determine the results you will achieve.

3. Thou Shall Welcome Failure
If you are trying to do anything outside of your comfort zone you will have failure. We have no choice but to expect it as a temporary condition while taking the journey. We need to learn to accept each failure as part of the learning and growing process. A friend of mine calls this the fall down-get up game!

4. Thou Shall Write Down Thy Goals
This is important because it will help you remember where you are going! You also can look at it on a regular basis to make sure you are still on track.

5. Thou Shall Plan Thoroughly
Proper and detailed planning will help you achieve the results you desire.

6. Thou Shall Involve Others
Nobody goes through life alone successfully. Establish accountability partners. Accountability partners can encourage you, help you to keep moving forward, or help you get back up again!

7. Thou Shall Take Purposeful Action
Success is not a spectator sport - achievement demands action. You cannot expect to arrive at success without taking the journey! You need to put your hiking boots on and starting walking towards the summit before you can reach it!

8. Thou Shall Reward Thyself
Reward yourself even for small accomplishments. I had to force myself not to ski for a few days until I finished a particular project. Once I completed the project then I could reward myself with several ski days!

9. Thou Shall Inspect What Thy Expect
Life is constantly changing, so check your goals frequently and make adjustments as needed.

10. Thou Shall Maintain Personal Integrity
Maintain your commitment to your commitment. Set your goals, promise yourself that you will achieve them. Eliminate wiggle room and excuses. That's personal integrity!

The 10 Commandments concept was found at the Goals Guy at http://tinyurl.com/b457l4

I used the concept but added my own tidbits and experiences. I hope you enjoyed the information.