How to Set and Achieve Goals: 12 Steps to Success

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How do you set goals to work towards? What are some things you should consider when embarking on a goal? We all have things we are striving for, but not everybody has goals. Most people have dreams—abstract desires that aren’t specific or actionable enough to be goals. A goal is a target that you’re working towards with intention. In his book Goals!, Brian Tracy explains how to set and achieve goals in 12 steps. Keep reading to learn each step in detail and to discover some practical ways to apply his tips to different areas of your life.

Planning Your Goals: Practical Tips From Brian Tracy

Planning Your Goals: Practical Tips From Brian Tracy

Why is it important to plan your goals? How do you come up with a plan that is realistic and achievable? Once you’ve clarified what you want, identified the challenges, and determined the resources you need, you are ready to move on to the planning phase. Even though circumstances are bound to change and not everything will go according to plan, the act of planning your goals can better prepare you for the challenges that will come your way. Here’s how to plan your goals, according to Brian Tracy.

How to Be a Good Woman: Re-Writing the Narrative

How to Be a Good Woman: Re-Writing the Narrative

What does it mean to be a good woman? How is the modern idea of a good woman changing? Traditionally, being a “good woman” meant being a good wife and a good mother. However, society is changing and women are starting to break free from these expectations. In her book Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis asserts that to be a “good woman” is to be true to yourself and to follow your individual desires. Here is how to be a “good woman”, according to Rachel Hollis.

How to Stick to Your Goals: The 2 Qualities You Need

How to Stick to Your Goals: The 2 Qualities You Need

Do you struggle to stick to your goals? How do you keep pushing after the initial motivation wears off? With a clear goal and a solid plan in the execution phase, all that’s left to do is to keep moving forward. However, it’s more easily said than done. Many people struggle to stick to their goals with proper consistency. Here’s how to stick to your goals—no matter what challenges come your way.

How to Set Goals for Yourself: Start Here & Now

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How do you set goals for yourself? Where do you even start? How do you align your goals with your final destination? If you are lucky, you know what you want from life and you have no doubt that this path is the right one. But if you aren’t sure, it’s never too early to think about what direction you want to pursue in life. You can’t set goals for yourself if you aren’t clear about where you want to go. Here’s how to set goals for yourself and make sure you achieve them.

There Are No New Ideas But Don’t Let It Hold You Back

There Are No New Ideas But Don’t Let It Hold You Back

Do you have an idea in mind but aren’t pursuing it because it’s already been realized? Is there even such a thing as a new idea? There are almost no new ideas—it’s a hard truth that Rachel Hollis shares in her book Girl, Stop Apologizing. However, you shouldn’t let that fact hold you back. Just because an idea has been realized, it doesn’t mean that it’s been realized your way. Here’s why it doesn’t matter if it’s already been done.

Girl, Stop Apologizing: Quotes by Rachel Hollis

Girl, Stop Apologizing: Quotes by Rachel Hollis

What are some of the best Girl, Stop Apologizing quotes? What does Rachel Hollis have to say about chasing your dreams? Hollis’s advice in Girl, Stop Apologizing consists of excuses to let go of, behaviors to adopt, and skills to acquire. In addition, she provides a step-by-step blueprint to take your dream from fantasy to realization. Here are some of the best passages from the book with explanations.

Brian Tracy: Goals! Quotes to Keep You Going

Brian Tracy: Goals! Quotes to Keep You Going

Are you looking for Goals! quotes by Brian Tracy? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? In Goals! How to Get Everything You Want—Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible, motivational speaker Brian Tracy shares the mindset and the steps that will help you reach your goals in the shortest amount of time. He believes that goal-setting requires changing your mindset, being clear about what you want, using visualization, and keeping track of your progress.  Here’s a selection of key passages—plus explanations to help you put them into context.

Ladies, Stop Telling Yourself “You Can’t Have It All”

Ladies, Stop Telling Yourself “You Can’t Have It All”

Is it possible to achieve balance in all areas of your life? Do you believe that you have to make a compromise (e.g. between career and family life) because you “can’t have it all”? If you think that you can evenly divide up different areas of your life, you’re setting yourself up for unnecessary stress and anxiety. In her book Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis says that you need to stop telling yourself that you “can’t have it all,” and accept that you can have it all if you’re willing to put in the work. Here’s how you can thrive

Know Your “Why”: The Key to Staying on Track

Know Your “Why”: The Key to Staying on Track

Do you struggle to find the motivation to work on your goals? Do you often get sidetracked? Once you’ve figured out what goals to pursue and where to start, turn your attention to why you want to achieve them. The road to your goals can be long and arduous, so reminding yourself of your “Why” can keep you going despite the obstacles. Here’s how to know your “Why,” according to motivational speaker Brian Tracy.