What You Want: Goals + Inputs = Results

 

“Inputs drive results, results don’t drive inputs”

For some rare individuals desired results (goals) will drive inputs. A better way for most people is find the inputs you love, then create goals that you achieve as a result of getting better and better at them.

If one wants to be a successful blogger etc, start with the inputs. One must blog often and get better and better. Only the best rise to a level where they create opportunity and income from it as a result. If one wants to be a great podcaster one must make lots of podcasts and get better and better fast. Learn by doing.

Some people certainly have a head start on you. You can make up lost ground by starting right here, right now. PARTICIPATE. Practice, practice, practice. If you persist through the rough patches, you have a much better chance of creating the results that others and you will call success.

Goals lay a rough framework for the inputs that are required. Others will become apparent as one undertakes the goal. Be flexible and willing to make moves that advance you towards your goal. If you see the inputs as something that is enjoyable and workable, you have a chance at creating the results you desire.

NOTE: You can overcome the obstacles you encounter. Some, you will overcome as a solo effort, some will require the assistance of others. Build a network now, so that when you need it, it is ready. Be an asset and a resource to others so they can get past their challenges that require outside assistance.

GOALS

 

“If you aim at nothing, it is hard to hit the target.” dld

If one is to perform at a high level and generate success in a chosen endeavor, one must choose a goal to aim for. Once a goal [destination] is set one can measure progress to attainment over time.

Sometimes it takes some practice to become better prepared to attain a goal. Measuring progress will enable the individual to understand if the goal is being made and areas of achievement that are weak and improvable.

GOALS 2009!

Personal Mission

Goals must be  S. M. A. R. T.  in order to be accomplished.

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Time-bound

Better Health = 160 by August 31, 2009 Was 179 on 1/1/2009

Run (2) or more races / 5k or longer in 2009

Read more books: 2008 was 13 books. Goal for 2009 is 15 books completed

Might add a few more to this post later.

• More total blog posts + increase traffic > 100% from 2008
• Cut the cussing 95%. This is almost a total elimination from vocabulary.
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What would you add to the list for better living and increasing success?

MANTRA

"Give value first, always."

Information + Action = Results

View, Analyze, Plan and Act = Results

The first three are part of the information process. Input, thinking and planing, these are requirements before taking action to create desirable outcomes and results. Action is what and how you do what needs to be done.

G3: Gotta Get Goals

It has been said that we become what we think about. Things we want to do, achieve and become are goals. No goals, no anything. Goals + persistence + tenacity = Achievement

Get some goals in your mind. Some you really truly want. Focus on them. Think about what you need to do to accomplish them.

Pick some Short [S], Medium [M] and Long [L] Term goals

[S]hort - Goals that can be achieved within a month.
[M]edium - Goals that take longer than a month and perhaps up to three years.
[L]ong Term - Goals that take three or more years to achieve.

These are simple definitions of the time frames. Make adjustments if you so desire. This system is flexible so you can make it fit your personality and beliefs.
The point is to think about what you really want, then to decide if you are willing to work hard and long enough to accomplish it.

Come up with a few goals for each time frame.


What are your thoughts?

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

"A focused man is a force."

dld 10-19-2006

• Do you know what your goals are?
• Are you focused on what you want?
• Are you persistently pursuing your dreams?

Thoughts and comments?