How to be a Goal Getter

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If you want to achieve your goals in 2024, you need to adopt a winning mindset! Here’s how you can tap into 10 winning traits and get on the path to phenomenal success this year.
Don’t make excuses
It’s easy to make excuses not to do what you promised yourself you would. But following through will really motivate you to keep going in your efforts, and it will inspire others around you to achieve their goals, too.
Make the priority the priority
Once you identify your priorities, you must pour your energy into them. Start by focusing on the highest and best use of your time for your business and for yourself and you’ll be off to a great start.
Don’t waste time
We’re bombarded with never-ending distractions in today’s world but, if you want to succeed, you can’t get sucked into scrolling aimlessly on social media or watching TV for hours on end. Make sure to optimize the pivotal production hours at the beginning of the day – these are vital, not only for your business but for your spiritual, physical and emotional well-being, too.
Expect to win
Zig Ziglar once said, “You were born to win. But, to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win.” Never become comfortable with defeat – work on that winning mindset and always expect to come out on top.
Welcome feedback
Everyone needs feedback, that’s how we learn and get better. If you can’t receive constructive feedback you will never improve or become accountable, so be open and welcome it.
Don’t give up
Sometimes you set a goal and start to gain momentum, but then life or a business event stalls your progress. It’s not that you give up, you just drift off-course. When that happens, you must set your goal again, get back on track and do it right. As Albert Einstein said, “You never fail until you stop trying.”
Take responsibility
In today’s culture, it’s common for people to try to evade responsibility for their choices. If you want to succeed, you have to own your life, including your health, your finances and your relationships. You are in charge of you!
Keep learning
If you really want to thrive, you have to keep growing, developing and learning all the time. As Brian Tracy once said, “Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field,” so never allow yourself to get stagnant.
Give more than expected
With customer service at an all-time low, giving more than expected will really help you stand out from the crowd. Make eye contact, smile and give energy in your interactions with your clients. Go that extra mile and it will come back to you and your business many times over.
Don’t follow the crowd
In a world where misinformation can spread like wildfire, it’s more important than ever to get your facts from reputable sources. Never just follow the crowd, they might not know where they’re going!
To learn more about a winning mindset and how to achieve your goals this year, listen to the latest episode of “It’s a Good Life” today!