Goals book summary
1. Clarity is power.
Brian Tracy underlines that well-defined objectives provide direction. Writing down your objectives helps them be concrete and doable. Most people never succeed because they are not sure of their actual desires.
Important Point: List particular, quantifiable, time-bound objectives.
2. Have faith in yourself; it is vital. You won’t act if you doubt you can accomplish something. Swap depressing ideas for empowering ones.
Quote: “You become what you most of the time think about.”
3. Share 100% of the responsibility.
Stop pointing the finger at events or others. Successful people own their lives and choices with full responsibility.
Step of Action: Approach problems from a solutions standpoint. Ask, “How might I resolve this?”
4. Create SMART Objectives
Your objectives should consist of:
specific
Quantifiable
Manageable
realistic
Tempo-bound
Break large objectives into doable chunks.
5. Affirm and Visualize
Spend some time each day visualizing your already fulfilled goals. Reiter’s belief and inspiration are based on positive affirmations.
Six: Act Every Day
Regardless of their size, daily consistent action toward your goals is what counts. More important than drive is discipline.
7. Learn and Get Better.
Dedicated to continuous education. Read, enroll in classes, and surround yourself with those who encourage your personal development.
8. Get Over Challenges
Every ambition presents difficulties. Mentally get ready. Keep tenacious and modify your approach as needed.
9. Chart Your Development
Check your aims often. Track your development and, if necessary, change something.
Tenth: Never Give Up
The key is tenacity. Most people give up too soon, thus, they fail. Continue even if improvement is slow.