Inner Circle Media

In anticipation of WXW’s Goal Setting event on September 18th, I wrote a quick article for annarbor.com about goal setting. Specifically, I noted that just because the economy is in the dumps, it doesn’t mean that you should stop aspiring toward big goals for the future. The “bad” economy is an excuse many people need to slack off. But it’s not an excuse; it’s a motivator, a reason to step up our game.

Here’s a link to the entire article – “Goal-Setting: Set your intention on success”

And here are some handy tips for starting your own goal-setting regimen:

1. Break your big goals down into smaller steps – annual goals, quarterly goals, weekly goals. If your goal is to pay yourself $100,000 next year, then what will it entail in the coming months to make that money?

2. Change your goal of “Increase sales,” to “Close four deals at $25K (or more) by the end of October.”

3. Aim for high yet attainable goals. If you usually land one new client per month, set a new goal of two or three.

4. Be persistent and adaptable: If you are new to goal-setting, it may take time to get the hang of it. Don’t give up. Reassess your goals monthly and make adjustments as necessary. Write your goals in red marker on a dry erase board where you can refer to them often. You’ll find that goal-setting gets easier because as you achieve your initial goals, you’ll be motivated to set and achieve even bigger goals.