take action [on your goal] | day four of #4daygoals
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DAY FOUR | TAKE ACTION
CREATED AND HOSTED BY
SARA EATHERTON-GOFF
"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." —Unknown
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We're going to cover:
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose ➜ DAY TWO | Clarify Your Audience ➜ DAY THREE | Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals ➜ DAY FOUR | Take Action
We're going to cover:
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose ➜ DAY TWO | Clarify Your Audience ➜ DAY THREE | Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals ➜ DAY FOUR | Take Action
We're going to cover:
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose ➜ DAY TWO | Clarify Your Audience ➜ DAY THREE | Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals ➜ DAY FOUR | Take Action
Today we're going to schedule and map out your goal.
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Today we're going to schedule and map out your goal.
Plus, some added tips on staying motivated on your journey.
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Okay, so yesterday I promised some clarity on "breaking down your
goal into digestible, bite-sized pieces".
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Okay, so yesterday I promised some clarity on "breaking down your
goal into digestible, bite-sized pieces".
So, I'll make good on that promise first.
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I want you to recall Day One of this Email Course.
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I want you to recall Day One of this Email Course.
Remember your answers?
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I want you to recall Day One of this Email Course.
Remember your answers?
Think of that VISION—your dream, as you take a fresh-faced look at the road
ahead today.
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Recall Day Two.
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Recall Day Two.
Do you see how much you can bring to your ideal audience?
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Now, what about Day Three?
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Now, what about Day Three?
You set your oh-so-S.M.A.R.T. "end-goal" that you'll now map out over the course of the next weeks, months, and in some cases, years.
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Regardless, it all works out the same.
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Regardless, it all works out the same.
My point is, it's the journey that matters.
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"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as who you become by achieving your goals." —Zig Ziglar
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With that said, recall the brief breakdown of your goal from yesterday.
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For example, let's say your goal is to earn 500 new subscribers in the next
6 months.
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What do you need to do to make that happen?
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What do you need to do to make that happen?
What monthly, weekly, and daily tasks do you need to do?
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This is where the Goal Breakdown Worksheet can be handy.
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This is where the Goal Breakdown Worksheet can be handy.
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This is where the Goal Breakdown Worksheet can be handy.
It includes this example page, plus
a blank sheet for you to use.
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This is where the Goal Breakdown Worksheet can be handy.
Here, you'll break down your monthly, weekly, and daily subtasks that will lead to
achieving your goal.
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GoffCreative.com/4-day-goalsThere are 3 boxes of main monthly goals.
GoffCreative.com/4-day-goalsThere are 3 boxes of main monthly goals.You don't have to use all 3. And if you need more, just print the second page multiple times.
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Then you break each monthly micro goal into weekly tasks.
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Then you break each monthly micro goal into weekly tasks.
What do you need to do each week to make these monthly goals happen?
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Then, some weekly subtasks can be broken down into daily tasks.
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Then, some weekly subtasks can be broken down into daily tasks.What duplicatable behavior, or good habit, can you get into to advance your goal on a daily basis?
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.Even if you hate using paper, I highly recommend planning out your initial "steps to success" on paper.
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.You can use:
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.You can use:
➜ A dry erase calendar
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.You can use:
➜ A dry erase calendar ➜ A (shameless plug) GoffCreative planner
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.You can use:
➜ A dry erase calendar ➜ A (shameless plug) GoffCreative planner ➜ A desk top calendar
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.You can use:
➜ A dry erase calendar ➜ A (shameless plug) GoffCreative planner ➜ A desk top calendar ➜ A free printable template online
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.Other tools I'd recommend using are:
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.Other tools I'd recommend using are:
➜ A pencil
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.Other tools I'd recommend using are:
➜ A pencil ➜ (With an eraser...)
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.Other tools I'd recommend using are:
➜ A pencil ➜ (With an eraser...) ➜ Highlighters to section off times/ days that you can dedicate to working toward your goal
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.And some tips you can use when writing out your goal's schedule...
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.And some tips you can use when writing out your goal's schedule...
➜ Make it flexible. Especially for the longer goals. It's better to avoid being, or simply feeling, derailed when "shit happens".
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.And some tips you can use when writing out your goal's schedule...
➜ Make it flexible. Especially for the longer goals. It's better to avoid being, or simply feeling, derailed when "shit happens". ➜ Set a firm "end date". Don't say, "Sometime in December..." Instead, put a date on it. "December 15th, 2016, Baby!"
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.And some tips you can use when writing out your goal's schedule...
➜ Regularly ask yourself if the actions you're taking are helping you. Or, if they're potentially hurting you...
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.And some tips you can use when writing out your goal's schedule...
➜ Regularly ask yourself if the actions you're taking are helping you. Or, if they're potentially hurting you... + Doing this also makes saying "No" to things easier to deliver. You know, like when your child is invited to one of the random birthday parties from a kid you've never even heard of before.
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Next, it's time to schedule it all out.And some tips you can use when writing out your goal's schedule...
➜ Regularly ask yourself if the actions you're taking are helping you. Or, if they're potentially hurting you... + Doing this also makes saying "No" to things easier to deliver. You know, like when your child is invited to one of the random birthday parties from a kid you've never even heard of before.
Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about. ;)
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And remember to...
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And remember to...
STAY INSPIRED.
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And remember to...
STAY INSPIRED.➜ Sometimes you have to "unfollow" people who aren't helping you in some way.
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And remember to...
STAY INSPIRED.➜ Sometimes you have to "unfollow" people who aren't helping you in some way.
Yes, that even includes people you look up to...
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And remember to...
STAY INSPIRED.
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And remember to...
STAY INSPIRED.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Visualize the end.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Visualize the end.
How does it feel to have achieved the goal?
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Visualize the end.
How does it feel to have achieved the goal?
What did you gain?
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Visualize the end.
How does it feel to have achieved the goal?
What did you gain?
Who have you become?
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Visualize the end.
How does it feel to have achieved the goal?
What did you gain?
Who have you become?
What will achieving your goal mean for you and your business?
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Believe you can do it.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Believe you can do it.
If you don't believe in yourself, who else will?
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Believe you can do it.
If you don't believe in yourself, who else will?
Only tell yourself positive things.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Believe you can do it.
If you don't believe in yourself, who else will?
Only tell yourself positive things.
How you "speak" to yourself can be more helpful, or more damaging, than how anyone else would affect you.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Surround yourself with only the best.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Surround yourself with only the best.
Only other motivated achievers will help build you up throughout your goal.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Surround yourself with only the best.
Only other motivated achievers will help build you up throughout your goal.
You'll progress as fast as the people you surround yourself with.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Get an accountability partner.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Get an accountability partner.
Who do you know who's pushing for a big goal right now?
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Get an accountability partner.
Who do you know who's pushing for a big goal right now?
Meet up for coffee once a week, or simply schedule a mandatory progress call each week.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Get an accountability partner.
Who do you know who's pushing for a big goal right now?
Meet up for coffee once a week, or simply schedule a mandatory progress call each week.
A partner makes a world of a difference...
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take time to assess what you've done.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take time to assess what you've done.
Track.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take time to assess what you've done.
Track.Track everything.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take time to assess what you've done.
Track.Track everything.
That way you can regularly keep up with your progress, where you've been, get encouraged by how far you've come...
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take time to assess what you've done.
Track.Track everything.
That way you can regularly keep up with your progress, where you've been, get encouraged by how far you've come...
Tracking also pays off well during tax time.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
Just like with tracking, to sustain a long- or short-term goal requires positive daily habits.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
Just like with tracking, to sustain a long- or short-term goal requires positive daily habits.
Like staying organized.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
Just like with tracking, to sustain a long- or short-term goal requires positive daily habits.
Like staying organized.Eating healthier.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
Just like with tracking, to sustain a long- or short-term goal requires positive daily habits.
Like staying organized.Eating healthier.Exercising regularly.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
Just like with tracking, to sustain a long- or short-term goal requires positive daily habits.
Like staying organized.Eating healthier.Exercising regularly.
Practicing positive self-talk.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Build positive habits.
Just like with tracking, to sustain a long- or short-term goal requires positive daily habits.
Like staying organized.Eating healthier.Exercising regularly.
Practicing positive self-talk.Getting into a routine with work.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take a break.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take a break.
Beating a goal senseless, day in and day out doesn't work for everyone.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take a break.
Beating a goal senseless, day in and day out doesn't work for everyone.
Be sure to schedule time off.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take a break.
Beating a goal senseless, day in and day out doesn't work for everyone.
Be sure to schedule time off.Take time to step away
from your goal or project.
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Some things you can do to keep motivation up are:
➜ Take a break.
Beating a goal senseless, day in and day out doesn't work for everyone.
Be sure to schedule time off.Take time to step away
from your goal or project.Sometimes, coming back, refreshed, makes things so much easier to tackle.
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Enjoy the journey.
Look how far we've come...
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose
Look how far we've come...
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose ➜ DAY TWO | Clarify Your Audience
Look how far we've come...
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose ➜ DAY TWO | Clarify Your Audience ➜ DAY THREE | Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Look how far we've come...
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➜ DAY ONE | Define Your Purpose ➜ DAY TWO | Clarify Your Audience ➜ DAY THREE | Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals ➜ DAY FOUR | Take Action
All that's left to do is...
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TAKE ACTION!
I hope you found this free mini-course helpful!
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I hope you found this free mini-course helpful!
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact or
Tweet me.
I hope you found this free mini-course helpful!
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact or
Tweet me.
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