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  " Ten Steps to Achieving any Goal"
                                        by Gary Ryan Blair

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1.   Write It Down
 

Goals are specific, measurable, and time-bounded. Write your goals so that they reflect all three components.

2.  List Your Personal Benefits
 

Identify exactly "Why" you want to achieve this goal. List all the ways you will you benefit personally.

3. Analyze Your Current Position
 

Success is information dependent. You need integrity in your information. Identify exactly your specific strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities as it relates to achieving this goal.

4.  Identify Obstacles and Risks
 

List everything that could possibly prevent you from achieving this goal.

5.    Identify Investments and Sacrifices
 

List everything, including time, money, and sacrifices that you can anticipate.

6.    Knowledge Requirements
 

Identify what additional knowledge you need to acquire or have access to.

7.   Support Team
 

List the people, groups, and organizations you may need help from as well as the specific role each one plays.

8.    Develop Your Plan
 

List in chronological order each activity and their corresponding target dates for completion. Use all the information gathered in previous steps to develop your plan.

9.     Set a Deadline
 

Determine on what date you will achieve this goal

10.    Reward and Celebrate
 

Identify your reward for the achievement of this goal. You deserve it!

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! 

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Gary Ryan Blair is President of The Goals Guy. A visionary and gifted conceptual thinker, Gary is highly regarded as a speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to leading companies throughout the globe. Visit The Goals Guy Shop for all of your goal setting and life planning needs.