"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

I have always liked this quote because it speaks to the heart of obtaining successful outcomes. Today, we’re talking about goal setting and the process that I use for setting goals, planning their success, and what to do after you reach it.

Today’s episode covers three topics. Each of the focus on some important aspect of setting and achieving goals. First, we’ll talk about selecting and writing down a goal. Secondly, and this is where most people fall short, we’re going to talk about how to actually plan for the success of that goal. Lastly, we’ll talk about some of the common mental pitfalls that stop you from achieving whatever desire you have.

Why are we talking about this topic today? Well, that’s a great question.
Everyone I know has, at some point, set a target for themselves. Maybe it’s a marksmanship or fitness-related goal. Or perhaps it was professional.

What was the last one you set for yourself? Did you reach it? If you did, then I’m happy for you. But most people never really hit all of their marks.

I’m not here to sell you a quick and easy path to success. Any goal that’s truly worth something to you will take work, and I know you’re tired of having everyone else try to sell you a short cut.

If there’s anything I’ve learned from talking to the experts, there is no such thing as a short cut.

Success looks an awful lot like work.

My goal-setting techniques are a blend of ideas I’ve put together from the world of technical training, the work of performance coaches like Lanny Bassham, and subtle mindset shifts I’ve picked up from the business world. I want to share this with you because I want you to succeed.

Are you ready? Let’s get to it.