Not Making Any Progress? Write It Down.



By Ken Leonard Jr.

2002 KLJ Online



Do you have a problem acquiring things done? Write it down.

Cant find measure to contruct your business? Write it down.

Are you in a rut, not building any progress? Write it down.


So, you have an idea of what you want to do, but you
positive need help actually getting started, right? Making a habit of
regularly writing down your goals will allow you to achieve
your "ideas".


Start by using a "to-do list" daily. As you scratch off each
completed task, you are creating progress. This feels grand, and
will create much needed momentum for your home-based business.


Each Sunday, draw up a "plan of action" for the coming week.
Prioritize this list to get the most important tasks done
early in the week. This way, as your week progresses, you are
on a "down-hill glide" instead of an "up-hill climb".


Next is setting your monthly goals. In the last week of every
month, establish your plan for the month ahead, and be
realistic. Dont set such lofty goals that you can not
accomplish anything. Start small and grow over measure . At the
finish of the month, re-evaluate your plan for that month. If you
didnt reach many goals, set lower goals, and reach those. If
you reached all or most of last months goals, set higher levels
for the coming years plan.


Quarterly goal plans will help you to semi-regularly
re-evaluate your situation. This will show you which areas
need work, and which tasks are taking done.


The supreme motivating factors for your home business are
included in your long-range goals. This is "the big photo ",
your vision of what you want your business to be. This is
the reason for doing everything.


Think Big. You might accomplish anything with the right plan
in place. Setting and reaching your goals boosts your confidence
greatly. This is essential for your business to grow and
be successful in the long term.


Do not sell yourself short. Write it down!