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Not Making Any Progress? Write It Down. By Ken Leonard Jr.
©2002 KLJ Online Do you have a problem getting things done?
Write it down. Can't find time to build your business? Write it
down. Are you in a rut, not making any progress? Write it down.
So, you have an idea of what you want to do, but you 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 making progress. This feels great, 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. Don't set such
lofty goals that you can't accomplish anything. Start small and
grow over time. At the end of the month, re-evaluate your plan
for that month. If you didn't 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 month's 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 getting done. The supreme motivating factors for your
home business are included in your long-range goals. This is
"the big picture", your vision of what you want your business to
be. This is the reason for doing everything. Think Big. You can
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 succeed in the long
term. Don't sell yourself short. Write it down!
About the author:
Direct marketing veteran Ken Leonard Jr. publishes "New
Marketer Ezine" weekly, helping to take the headaches out of
starting and growing your online or home-based business. Get
yours now by going to http://www.kenleonardjr.com and get two
useful resources free.
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