Planning For Success

Often times we have amazing ideas, and the overwhelm that comes from pondering how to create them a reality stops the idea right in its tracks. An idea will remain just that until you decide to take some type of action. Action starts with the simple activity of putting your idea on a piece of paper and starting to develop a plan to begin working towards making the idea a reality.

IDEA

When embarking on a path towards a new business endeavor, a new home project, a mindset, health or wellness shift, or having to adapt to sudden changes in any aspect of your life; you must develop a clear idea of what you ultimately wish to achieve in order to create a potential path to get there.

Once we have a clear idea of the direction in which we would like to move, a process must be carefully developed and monitored in order to produce the result we desire. In order to successfully execute any idea you might conceive, there are three main factors that must be taken into account; a plan, appropriate action and tracking of progress and success.

PLAN

Without a plan there can not be execution. A well thought out plan will assist you in gaining clarity as to the ultimate vision of your mission. As you get organized establish one priority at a time in order to be able to complete clear goals along the way to your ultimate vision.

Through goal setting, you may determine your starting line or what you want to achieve first and develop a clear view of what it will take to succeed. A well thought plan will help you map out your idea, plan your schedule, organize your timelines and allows you a way of having a finish line with stepping stones to measure your progress and places to celebrate your journey.

One way to develop a plan is to start with the end in mind and work backwards. As you break down the big picture, you can determine steps that may be applied today.

ACTION

When you plan appropriately you are able to focus on your priorities and have a clear path to begin carrying out your action strategies. “The Universe rewards action.” It is important that you get through planning and organizing your thoughts in order to take action. Let's be honest "walking the talk" is the one thing that separates the winners from everyday people. It is what makes some eat, breathe and sweat their purpose, while inaction keeps others victims of their circumstances and remaining stuck in their state.

Real action comes from understanding what you want, asking for the opportunities to present themselves that will get you there and believing that you have the potential to make anything you dream happen. Action happens when you spend time every single day working on your dream, even if it is thinking about achieving it or imagining yourself already there.

Many people fail to accomplish their goals because, along the way, they lose the sight of what they ultimately want to achieve. In order to properly focus your efforts, re-shift them or reprioritize them; you need a clear view of where you are in relationship to where you want to be. By focusing on a specific direction, and breaking up larger tasks into smaller steps, you can manage your work more efficiently and have a clearer view of the issues you are presented with and gives you the ability to course correct during your path to success. Most importantly is to remember to celebrate your accomplishments and take time to be grateful along the way.