This PDF documents the system Darren Hardy has used for more than 25 years to design, stick to and achieve his own big goals.
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Goal Setting and Planning
- The Importance of "Why": Your "Why Power" is more important than willpower. It is the internal drive that will motivate you to achieve your goals.
- Vision: Having a clear vision for your life is essential. Your vision should be bigger than yourself and something you are willing to fight for.
- Written Goals: Clearly written goals with specific plans are necessary for success. Goals should be written down; "the weakest ink is stronger than the strongest mind".
- SMART Goals: Ensure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-sensitive.
- Balanced Goals: Goals should be balanced across different areas of life, not just focused on one area: health, relationships, business/work, interests/experiences/hobbies.
- Prioritise Goals: Prioritise your goals into the top three for the year.
- Plan of Action: Create a strategic plan of action, with precise instructions for your mind to unlock your potential. Calculate your timeline. Map your route with milestones. Consider who else is impacted. Identify who you need for assistance. Determine what research is needed.
- Commitment: Make a firm commitment to the process and sign the commitment pledge. Commitment is like pregnancy; you either are or aren't.
- Don't Wait: Start now; the time will never be just right.
Self-Reflection and Review
- Year in Review: Before setting new goals, take an inventory of the past year. Identify 10 best things that happened. Identify successes and where you came up short. Note your greatest accomplishments and lessons learned.
- Plan, Do, Review, Improve: Use the "Plan, Do, Review, and Improve" process to examine your progress. Make a plan or set goals. Execute the plan. Assess how you did in a review. Make adjustments to improve. Review your progress each week/month/quarter/year.
Mindset and Personal Development
- Mindset: Your mindset, self-worth, self-esteem, and character need to be raised in order to achieve your goals.
- Become the Person: Identify the characteristics, behaviours, and disciplines you should adopt to become the person who would achieve your goals.
- Don't Play Small: Don't be afraid of your power or to shine.
- Constant Learning: Commit to constant learning.
Action and Implementation
- Take Action: You must take action; you can't wait for success to arrive.
- Daily Action: Create a rhythm of daily action aligned with your goals.
- Consistency: Stay consistent long after your initial commitment has faded.