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What are your goals in life? How do you keep pushing forward toward your most ambitious goals<\/a> in spite of the setbacks that get in the way? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to reaching your goals<\/a> is to know what you actually want: You can’t reach a destination if you don’t know where you are heading. From there, it’s all about riding the momentum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, here’s how to reach your goals<\/a> in four simple (but not so easy) steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Decide What You Want<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can start working toward reaching your goals, you need to know what you\u2019re working toward. <\/em>Robbins says that an effective goal must be clear, ambitious yet achievable, and most importantly, inspirational. <\/em>That last point is crucial because, no matter how much energy you have, you won\u2019t want to put any of it toward a goal that doesn\u2019t excite you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Robbins suggests setting goals that are challenging enough to inspire you but not so hard that they become frustrating or disheartening. In The 10X Rule<\/em><\/a>, Grant Cardone suggests a different approach: Think of a realistic goal, then multiply it by 10<\/a>. For example, if your \u201creasonable goal\u201d is to retire in 20 years, your 10X goal\u2014doing it 10 times faster\u2014would be to retire in two <\/em>years. Cardone\u2019s reasoning is that a 10X goal will drive you to work hard, and even if you fall short, you\u2019ll still have achieved more than if you\u2019d reached a mediocre goal.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Get Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a goal in mind, figure out a course of action that seems likely to get you closer to that goal, then take that course. Robbins emphasizes this step very strongly; no matter how much you want something or how carefully you plan, you\u2019ll never get closer to your goals unless you take action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In Extreme Ownership<\/em><\/a>, former SEAL officers Jocko Willink and Leif Babin<\/a> explain how to effectively create and carry out a plan of action<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve set your goal, take stock of your available resources (time, money, other people, and so on), and consider the best ways to use each of those resources. Brainstorm multiple different plans, then pick one and fully commit to it<\/strong>\u2014once you\u2019ve chosen a plan, the time for worrying about whether it\u2019s the best possible <\/em>plan is over.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2.5: Fearlessly Work With Others<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are few goals, if any, that you can accomplish completely on your own. Somewhere along the way, you\u2019ll need support, advice, or approval from someone else, and any interaction with another person carries the possibility of being rejected. That\u2019s why one of Robbins\u2019s essential tips is: <\/strong>Don\u2019t fear rejection.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rejection can be painful, but you mustn\u2019t let the fear of it stop you from doing whatever\u2019s necessary to reach your goals. Remember: Some of the world\u2019s most famous artists, actors, and musicians spent years experiencing rejection after rejection before they finally found success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Doctors say that, psychologically, people respond to rejection the same way that they respond to physical pain<\/a>. Therefore, people avoid situations in which they\u2019re likely to be rejected in the same way that they avoid situations in which they’re likely to be injured. In fact, the psychological responses are so similar that Tylenol has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of hurt feelings<\/a>. With that said, doctors don\u2019t recommend using painkillers to cope with rejection\u2014instead, they suggest having a support network of friends or family members<\/a> whom you can turn to when you\u2019re chasing your goals and suffering from rejection.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Gauge Your Progress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve started your plan of action, regularly review your progress toward your goal and consider whether each action so far has served you well. Whether it was a simple conversation, a business investment, a workout, or just a daily habit, determine whether each action got you closer to your goal or farther from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robbins adds that, in many cases, other people\u2019s responses to your actions will be the best indicator of whether or not you\u2019re getting closer to your goals. Did people respond positively or negatively to what you did?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan Your Evaluation First<\/strong>

To effectively evaluate your results, you first need to determine what <\/em>you\u2019ll be evaluating and how<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> In other words, decide beforehand how you\u2019ll know whether your actions are getting you closer to your goal or farther from it. 

Robbins suggests using the reactions of people around you as your metric for success, but that isn\u2019t always applicable. For example, if your goal is to save up enough money to retire, then you can use your savings<\/a> and investments as your measure of success\u2014anything that helps you put aside more money is getting you closer to your goal. On the other hand, if your goal is to improve your physical fitness, you could use weekly measurements like weight, waist size, and how much weight you can lift to determine your progress toward or away from that goal.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Change What\u2019s Not Working<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you determine that an action got you closer to your goal in some way, then continue doing it. However, if it didn\u2019t, then you must be flexible enough to change your approach. Reexamine your actions and see if you can determine what went wrong; if necessary, recheck your mental program against the person you\u2019re imitating to make sure it\u2019s accurate. Keep evaluating and adjusting your actions however many times it takes to start getting the results you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Even if you know that your plan didn\u2019t work, it can be difficult to pinpoint what went wrong or how to fix it. In these situations, one of the most important things you can do is to stay true to your values<\/a>. Since you\u2019ve chosen values and goals that complement one another, examining how your actions might have gone against <\/em>those values could provide valuable clues about why your plan didn\u2019t work. Furthermore, adjusting that plan to bring it more in line with your values will make you more likely to reach your goals.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brings us to another of Robbins\u2019s essential tips: Learn to cope with aggravating setbacks. <\/em>Nothing great was ever achieved smoothly and easily. The world\u2019s top achievers in any field\u2014business, sports, science, art, and so on\u2014went from mistake to mistake and defeat to defeat on their way to success. So, no matter how many times you have to adjust your plan and try again, remember that the only true failure is giving up. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Experts offer numerous different tips on how to cope with frustration<\/a>, but they generally boil down to either burning off the negative energy or refocusing your mind away from the feelings of frustration. Some suggested methods are exercise, meditation<\/a>, and distracting yourself with an activity you enjoy.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another of Robbins\u2019s essential tips is that you mustn\u2019t let yourself stagnate.<\/strong> Once you accomplish a goal, start thinking about the next one\u2014use the momentum you\u2019ve built to keep improving yourself<\/a>, rather than resting on your laurels and losing the energy you worked so hard to create. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: One method for building and maintaining momentum is what Robin Sharma (The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari<\/em><\/a>) calls kaizen<\/em>, which is a Japanese word meaning \u201ccontinuous improvement<\/a>.\u201d The idea behind kaizen is that each day, you should become a little better at something than you were the day before; as Robbins would say, each day, you should get a little closer to one of your goals. Sharma\u2019s suggestion is to identify your greatest weaknesses\u2014perhaps low energy, a lack of confidence, or insufficient practice with some key skill\u2014and work on improving a little bit each day until you overcome those weaknesses.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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