Lesson 2: The One Question You Must Answer Before You Take Action.

There is one question you must answer before you start achieving your goal.

Failure to answer that question will result in lack of motivation and failure to follow the plan.

Take a piece of paper and answer this question in writing:

WHY do you want to achieve your goal?

No, not just because “I want”. There are reasons behind your dreams, usually dozens of them.

And if you realize why you want to reach your goal, you’ll be most likely to follow your plan till the end.

For example, why would you want to lose 15 pounds in 2 months?

• To look good
• To feel good about yourself
• To fit in your favorite dress
• To impress your spouse
• …

List every single reason. Try to imagine all the benefits.

The truth is the longer the list, the stronger your motivation will be.

Read your reasons first thing in the morning. Even better, frame them and hang them on the wall. It will keep you focused and motivated.

Lesson 1: The Most Important Rule Of Writing Your Goals Down That You Must Follow If You Want To Achieve Success

Most of us already know that it is vitally important to write your goals down.

The simple mechanical act of writing makes your goal visible and tangible. That’s no longer just a thought!

Now it’s a commitment.

But there is one rule you must follow to succeed that very few know.

It’s not enough to write your goal down…
… You have to describe it in complete detail!

Make it as specific as possible.

Compare:

“I want to buy a new home”

and

“I want to live in a new two story gorgeous Victorian style home with 4 spacious bedrooms, luxurious living room with a fireplace and hardwood floors. I will enjoy my large backyard with swimming pool and patio…”

“I want to make a lot of money” is not the goal.

It’s just a wish.

“I want to make $10.000 monthly with my business by July 1st.”

Now that’s the goal.

After writing your goal down in complete details don’t forget to make it visible! You can write it on a yellow note and stick it on your computer. Or even better. Print it so it would fit 4×6 picture frame, then frame it and put it on your desktop. You can also print it on your business card and put it in your wallet.

Try to surround yourself with little reminders.

This will help you to stay focused on your goal and create a clear mental image of what you want.