How to Become a Goal-Digger

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Good morning and happy St. Patrick’s Day week! 🍀 As nice as it is to get lucky every once in a while (careful, now) … true success comes to those who are determined and dedicated to their craft and goals. Let me explain.

Wanderer vs. Explorer

“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” - Zig Ziglar

If we’re not careful, we can begin to wander in life … going days, weeks and even months without a destination in mind or a plan in hand. Sound familiar? If so, it’s time to become an explorer and set sail for success! ⛵️

What Works For Me

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 🧞‍♂️

Just because this routine helps me be focused and hit goals, it doesn’t mean you have to embrace it. But, if you don’t have a plan … well, then I like mine a whole lot better.

SUNDAY EVENING - 9 PM

I write down one goal for the week ahead. One. Doesn’t sound like much, but when you look back on a year and see over 50 accomplished goals, it matters.

DAILY ROUTINE

• Wake up early and hit the gym. I can think, pray, wonder and have creative time in silence or being inspired by a podcast on the treadmill.

• Spend the next hour writing down all my thoughts and ideas I just spent time on so that I can put them into action at some point.

• Late morning 20-minute walk to clear my head for the midday grind.

• Tackle projects and look for opportunities … always on the offense.

• Make dinner, read for fun, play guitar, catch a show … just slow down.

FRIDAY NOON REVIEW

Because evaluation is the breakfast of champions, I assess if I completed my one weekly goal. If so, I celebrate with a “yay me!” 🎉 moment and take the afternoon off.

The High Five 🖐

I share Five items each Wednesday that will help move the needle in your creator/entrepreneurial journey. Here’s what I’m doing this week, I invite you to play along. High Five me and let’s go!

📖 What to Read: Atomic Habits: Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones 

🎥 What to Watch: Start With “Why” - TEDx Talk

🎧 What to Hear: The #1 Hack for Being More Productive Tomorrow (E)

✍️ What to Write: Don’t Just Wonder: Write It Down Template

🗺 What to Do: Find Your Tribe - Even if it’s One

Before you go 👣

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Have a blessed day, friends! ~ Brent 🦄