FEATURE ARTICLE
EVERY DAY
keep those PROMPTS
in front of you
EVERY DAY
Here’s the secret: Significant changes and grand
accomplishments don’t happen with a single moment
of decision and commitment. Deciding to advance your
business or to improve your relationships isn’t all that’s
required to make those changes happen. The key is taking
small, consistent steps to reach your goals. One great way
to focus on this is to remember to do less of some things,
What will your life look like on a daily basis when you
reach that goal? How can you start bringing that into
your life now?
What are the steps required to reach that goal?
This might be changes in your thoughts or actions,
adjustments in your interactions with others, a certain
number of enrollments or classes, etc.
What can you do less or more of that will get you
closer to this goal each day?
and do more of other things. Write down what you need to do less of and more of,
For example, if your goal is to be more positive in your you work toward your goals and make progress in these
interactions with your team, you’ll likely feel you have simple steps, the things that you do less of or do more of
failed in your goal if you give up after the first less-than- will shift. That’s one of the beautiful things about this tool—
ideal interaction. Instead, break it down into what you it changes along with you, and it can be applied to a wide
should do less of or more of. Maybe you need to do less variety of goals. Try it and see how it changes your life!
and keep those prompts in front of you every day. As
of being critical of others’ actions and words, or do less of
comparing yourself to your fellow team members. Perhaps
you should do more of cheering your team on in their
achievements, or do more of sharing your experiences
with them in an honest, open way. Each time you succeed
in doing less or more of these things, it’s a victory!
Are you looking for a way to make significant changes
in your life, but the prospect seems overwhelming?
It’s good to have big goals and dreams for yourself,
your business, and your loved ones, but sometimes the
steps it takes to reach your goals can feel daunting.
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Now apply it to your own goal. Think of your major
goal—whether it’s a personal development goal,
a rank advancement goal, a time management goal,
or another personal, family, or business goal. As you
consider what you will need to do less or more of
to reach this goal, think about these questions:
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