How do you get where you’re going?
First you decide where you want to go! Then you find a map that will take you there.
But once you take out the map, you find that there are many ways to get to the same place. There’s the fastest way, the most direct way – and those two are not always the same. There’s the scenic back roads way or the interstate route, not to mention the zigzag path where you stop at all kinds of cool places along the way.
You’ve got hundreds of choices and opportunities open to you this year. Your “destination” might be a certain GPA, applying and being accepted for college, being involved in projects that allow you to stand up for what you believe in, or honing you skills as a musician or artist.
Today’s post is about choosing and mapping out the trip. Here’s how:
- Start out by downloading the template for your personal map to success. In business, this is called a strategic plan. By putting into words what you want to achieve, identifying your strategies for doing it, and analyzing the barriers that might prevent you from attaining your goals, you provide yourself with a powerful tool for making the most out of your year.
- Once you’ve downloaded the template, you’ll see text boxes where you can enter information. (If you don’t see them, click on “Highlight Fields” in your toolbar.) When you hover over each field, you’ll see directions for filling it out. Take your time with this. There’s no need to finish it in one sitting.
Keep your finished plan near your desk where you can see it. Read it once a day and assess whether you’re on track once a week.
Here’s to your success — however you define it!
