{"id":12326,"date":"2019-07-18T13:16:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T12:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entrepreneursgateway.com\/clone-7-reasons-why-you-should-buy-an-existing-business\/"},"modified":"2019-10-22T21:44:42","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T20:44:42","slug":"life-goals-the-difference-between-winners-losers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entrepreneursgateway.com\/life-goals-the-difference-between-winners-losers\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Goals The Difference Between Winners & Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Want to know the difference between WINNERS AND LOSERS<\/strong>?<\/p> Today you\u2019re going to learn exactly<\/strong> how to create a winner’s mindset.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t This is the same approach I used to grow a \u00a330 million fortune<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t We\u2019re told by many \u201cexperts\u201d that one of the secrets<\/strong> to a fulfilled and successful life is achieving goals \u2013 whether it\u2019s your personal life, financial life, or business life.<\/p> And perhaps you\u2019ve even experienced it yourself: creating a goal,\u00a0visualising\u00a0yourself completing it, and then accomplishing it… No matter how big or small it is, this process fills you with a sense of achievement and satisfaction… and a desire to move onto the next one on the list.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t If you ask anyone who enjoys consistent success, they\u2019ll tell you (rightly so) that the goal is not the most important bit. The strategy and actions that led to achieving the goal are the key to success.\u00a0<\/p> <\/p> Below is a perfect example of a goal in life quote:- \n\t\t\t\tFrench writer, poet, aristocrat, journalist and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint- Exup\u00e9ry said: \u201cA goal without a plan is just a wish.\u201d \t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Goals are great…\u00a0but in reality, they\u2019re\u00a0somewhat pointless without a strategy\u00a0(and of course the necessary action).<\/p> Think about what it takes to complete a sporting event like the famous cycle race the Tour de France (which comprises of 21 stages held over 23 days and covers a total distance of 3,351km).<\/p> You could set your goal to be the overall winner of this event… but without the right strategy and planning, as well as thousands of hours of blood, sweat and tears (i.e. taking action), you would not accomplish your goal.<\/p> The same principle applies to everything else too \u2013 regardless of the goal or area of your life.<\/p> Yes, it is important to establish a goal, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with dreaming big and having ambitious goals; but the main reason people ultimately fail is because they have no strategy to complete (or even get started on) their goal.\u00a0<\/p> Well, this article looks at the strategies and actions<\/strong> that we need to consider in order to become a winner. (There is also one really crucial element to this… which we\u2019ll cover later in this\u00a0article.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Let\u2019s start by looking at a couple of simple life goal examples:<\/p> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tREMEMBER: Goals should also be SMART: \nSpecific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The more specific a goal is, the more you will be able to visualise it, live it, feel it,\u00a0and\u00a0want it. When a goal is measurable, you can better understand what you need\u00a0to do, assess your progress and know how close you are to\u00a0achieving it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t If a goal is achievable and realistic (yet still challenging), you are more likely to stay motivated and determined \u2013 even when the going gets tough… and it will.<\/span><\/p> If you don\u2019t feel your goal is achievable from the outset, you might not even make<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a start.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> And your goal should be timely. As with the two examples above \u2013 to lose weight in the next three months or win a championship next season, you need to define when you want to achieve your goal.<\/span>\u00a0 As a \u2018dealpreneur,\u2019 you should also attach a monetary value to your goals. Because whether it\u2019s a new car, house, holidays, or new business that you want, it will all take money to achieve it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> If it has a monetary value, it will be easier to measure your progress \u2013\u00a0one of the five elements of the SMART methodology previously discussed.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t To achieve your goals and overcome any challenges that you face, it\u2019s crucial to\u00a0set your intention – to set your goals in life. In other words, you must be crystal clear on your outcome \u2013 what you want to accomplish \u2013 but perhaps more importantly on\u00a0<\/em>WHY you want to accomplish it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Knowing your outcome is crucial to success. It\u2019s knowing what your desired intention is before you even start. The stronger your intent, the more likely you are to succeed in the long term.\u00a0<\/p> But you should have a strong, emotional\u00a0\u2018Why\u2019. It should be more than just about the money \u2013 even though, in many cases, you will need money to achieve the goal you\u2019ve set.<\/p> Think deeper: what exactly is it that you\u00a0really\u00a0<\/em>want?<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong>Is it a better education for your children? Perhaps you want to buy your parents a house as a thank you for everything they did for you? You may want to provide quality medical care for a family member? Maybe there is a charity that\u2019s close to your heart that you\u2019d like to make a substantial donation to?\u00a0<\/p> You must explore your\u00a0\u2018Why\u2019. This is\u00a0in essence your\u00a0cause, your purpose.<\/p> By understanding and defining your\u00a0\u2018Why\u2019, you can ensure your goal is truly strategic.\u00a0<\/p> And your\u00a0\u2018Why\u2019\u00a0must be stronger than the reasons to quit, so then when you face challenges and setbacks on your journey towards your goal, you\u2019ll keep going \u2013 no matter what.\u00a0<\/p> This also highlights the importance of having an emotional\u00a0\u2018Why\u2019.<\/p> Fear is a strong emotion and it can hinder us in a lot of ways. But fear can also serve a valuable purpose, helping to break through frustrations and challenges in order to achieve our goals.\u00a0<\/p> In your mind, if you have no choice but to succeed, if achieving your goal is an absolute must and failure is too painful to contemplate… then nothing else matters. Making sacrifices, working until the early hours, travelling five hours to a meeting \u2013 these won\u2019t even be questioned.<\/p> All excuses go out of the window and you\u2019ll do whatever it takes to make it happen.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Earlier, you may recall I mentioned about one other crucial element when it comes to goals.\u00a0<\/p> Accountability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tOften the biggest missing element entrepreneurs and dealmakers have when pursuing their goals is holding themselves accountable. \t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Accountability will push you to do the tasks necessary to achieve your goals.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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