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Ever feel stuck setting goals that really excite you?
(Get inspired by the impactful method described in How to Begin)
Major goals should be DAUNTING, IMPORTANT and THRILLING
It is the qualities that our goals possess, that will make them worthy goals.
Sounds challenging right? Read on to learn HOW TO BEGIN.
Step 1 - Sketch the goal ✏️
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Do a first sketch of the goal to make the goal tangible. Combine it with quick word associations. For the word associations ask:
✪ What makes this goal daunting?
✪ Why is this important?
✪ What makes it thrilling?
Step 2 - Draft a Mission statement 📜
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Create a first mission statement that expresses your draft in some sentences. This helps combine your thoughts.
Nothing complicated, just invest some minutes!
Step 3 - Do a Spousish Test 🤲
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Reflect with someone who really knows you.
✪ reality check
✪ catch problems
✪ discover blind spots
Watch out for extreme reactions. Take what is value adding and at the same time leave out what does not resonate!
Step 4 - Goldy locks zone test 👸
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Is the goal too small or too big? Look for the perfect spot.
Tweak the sketch and mission statement.
Step 5 - Add SPICE 🌶️
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✪ Can you aim higher?
✪ Change timeline
✪ Include team power?
✪ Extend reach?
✪ Lift outcomes?
Change the mission statement and experiment with powerful verbs and adjectives.
💡verbs: ignite, forge, pioneer, surmount, eradicate, mobilize, enrich, foster, orchestrate, amplify
💡adjectives: innovative, impactful, revolutionary, dynamic, empowering, resilient, visionary, transformative, unprecedented, pioneering
Step 6 - Status Quo and Rewards check
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Weigh the comfort of inaction against the thrill of pursuit.
✪ What are the BENEFITS of NOT taking on that goal?
✪ What are the REWARDS for not doing it?
✪ What are the COSTS of not pursuing the goal?
Step 7 - Move forward
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🌀MOVE🌀 … with small steps, but MOVE.
And do a recap of your progress and success every 6 weeks.
👉 Ready to spice up your goal setting? Share your thoughts or even thrilling goals in the comments!
Content preparation
Major goals should be daunting, important and thrilling It is the qualities that our goals possess, that will make them worthy goals.
Sounds challenging right? Therefore it is super helpful to know HOW TO BEGIN.
Step 1 - Sketch the goal
Do a first sketch of the goal to make the goal tangible. Combine it with quick word associations. For the word associations ask:
- What makes this goal daunting?
- Why is this important?
- What makes it thrilling?
Step 2 - Draft a Mission statement
Create a first mission statement that expresses your draft in some sentences. This supports to combine your thoughts. And getting your thoughts together allows you to share with others and enrich your perspectives.
Nothing complicated, just invest some minutes!
Step 3 - Do a Spousish Test
Do the spousish (with someone who really knows you) test.
- reality check
- catch problems
- discover blind spots
Watch out for extreme reactions. Take what is value adding and at the same time leave out what does not resonate!
Step 4 - Goldy locks zone test
Is the goal too small or too big? Look for the perfect spot. Tweak the sketch and mission statement.
Step 5 - Add SPICE
Add some spice to the goal:
- Can you aim higher?
- Change timeline
- Include team power?
- Extend reach?
- Lift outcomes?
Change the mission statement and experiment with powerful verbs and adjectives.
ideas for verbs: ignite, forge, pioneer, surmount, eradicate, mobilize, enrich, foster, orchestrate, amplify
ideas for adjectives: innovative, impactful, revolutionary, dynamic, empowering, resilient, visionary, transformative, unprecedented, pioneering
Step 6 - Status Quo and Rewards check
Weigh the comfort of inaction against the thrill of pursuit.
What are the benefits of NOT taking on that goal? What are the rewards for not doing it? What are the costs of not pursuing the goal?
Step 7 - Move forward
MOVE … with small steps, but MOVE. And do a recap of your progress and success every 6 weeks.
Posted on LINKEDIN on 2024-03-05_Tue
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