FM Walsh & Associates Inc.

Secrets to Creating a Great Plan

3 traits of successful people:

• Future-oriented: clear vision of what they would like to be or do in the future
• Goal-oriented: know what they want to accomplish in the short, medium, and long term
• Action-oriented:  they take action quickly.

7 Steps to Goal Setting:

1. Decide what you want in specific areas of your life.  Write goals down to help make yourself accountable.

2. Set deadlines for the achievement of specific goals.

3. Create a list of resources that will help you attain those specific goals.

4. Create your ‘Action Item List’ from your resource list.  This will give you a list of what you need to accomplish the goals.

5. Identify obstacles or limitation that may potentially hold you back from achieving your goals.

6. Take action towards achieving your goals.  It is important to take action immediately to start the process.

7. Do something everyday that moves you closer to the achievement of your goals.