5-Keys to Successful Goal Setting

Wouldn’t it be great if we could do it all? Imagine never having to think about having the time or resources necessary to do a project because you had all the time and resources in the world. Wishful thinking huh?

The truth is that you don’t have infinite access to time or resources. There are things that you might like to do that will be left undone. In order to make sure that what you value the most gets done it’s important not only to set clear goals but to strategically pick the goals that you want to accomplish and create a plan to accomplish them.

To do this, when I work with my private clients one of the exercises we often do is a brain dump. First we create a list with every goal my client can think of, and then we apply the following 5-CarrieThru Keys to Creating Goals to them in order to make sure that we pick the most important goals and make them happen.

Give it a try.

Key 1: As you create your list of goals include the reason you want to accomplish each one. The clearer you are on why you want to do it the better you’ll be able to specify exactly what your goal is.
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Good News/Bad news…it’ll never be perfect but it can be done!

I decided to write an article about getting things done and not worrying about perfection and found myself in need of my own advice…

I like to think that I subscribe to the idea that “good enough” is good enough. Sure it’s important to do a good job and make sure there are no major mistakes or omissions but for the most part get it done and get it out.

The topic of “done is better than perfect” came up during one of my 3C’s boot camp group calls. It really hit a nerve for a lot of the participants so I decided to write an article about it. I wrote two paragraphs and said to myself, “Never mind, I’m not feeling inspired and am not happy with this.” I proceeded to close the document I was working in without saving my work.

Almost immediately I realized how hypocritical I was being…

The message I suddenly heard was…Stop waiting for the perfect mix of inspiration, time and energy. Because when you wait for perfection whatever you are working on will never get done. DUH!

So, if done is better than perfect why not send out an imperfect article? Here it goes…

The quest for perfection will freeze you. Read more

Do you do it or not?

The biggest problem I see among the people I speak with is quite simple…they don’t decide. They allow themselves to “think about it” or “decide later”. The end result of not deciding “yes” or “no” is that nothing happens and they are stuck.

Last week was an incredible week. I opened up my calendar to you and gave you the opportunity to be “laser-coached.” I asked 30 entrepreneurs about the biggest challenge they were facing in their business. Each had their own answer but what it all boiled down to was one thing… Read more

How to Get Yourself Focused and Moving

Here are ten strategies to use for those times when you find yourself staring at your to-do list but can’t seem to get going on anything.

1. Break up the project into mini-tasks and do just one tiny piece of the project.
2. Since starting is often the hardest part, agree with yourself to work on a project for JUST 5 minutes. At the end of five minutes assess your experience. Was it as bad as you thought it would be? Would it be okay if you worked for another 5 minutes?
3. Ask for help. Sometimes just having someone in the room with you will help keep you grounded and motivated.
4. Identify the time of day when your concentration tends to be weaker or drift and do things that require less concentration and effort at that time. On the flip side, identify the times of day when your concentration tends to be stronger and it is easier for you to stay on task. Plan to do things that tend to be more difficult for you to do at that time.
5. Set realistic goals…don’t try to do everything at once.
6. Write down the exact steps of what you plan to do. Then post your plan so you can see it and refer to it as you move through your day.
7. To keep you motivated as you progress, think about why you really want to get this project done. What’s in it for you? What’s in it for your clients? What’s in it for your friends and family?
8. Ask yourself, what is the single most important thing for me to do right now?
9. Recognize the things that typically distract you like your cell phone, computer, other people, the TV, email or noise and avoid them (or better yet shut them) when doing things that require your concentration.
10. Be accountable to someone by telling them your plan and asking them to check in on you as you proceed.

Do you have any other tricks you use?  Share them with me right here in the comments section!

My Technology Fiasco is Good News for You

Were among the 500 people signed up for today’s special teleconference From Procrastination to Payday:  Breaking through the Fears and Overwhelm of Entrepreneurship So You Can Start Making Money Immediately?

If you were I owe you a HUGE apology because I know you set aside time to participate and join Suzanne Evans and me as we discussed a topic that plagues many entrepreneurs but weren’t able to listen.  I haven’t taken the time to figure it out why yet, but the technology got the better of me and the teleconference did not play.  This is not how I like to do business and I apologize.

The good news is that I have a complete recording of the program and have uploaded it to my website.  It’s available right now!

Click here to access the recording…

So why is this even better for you?  Since the recording is on my website it can be downloaded it to your mp3 player and won’t have to be glued to your computer as you listen.

Here’s a quick preview of what Suzanne and I discussed:

• Specific ways to identify the most important project for you to focuse on.
• How procrastination “helps” you and why understanding this will help you move beyond it.
• Simple steps to take to get you past the overwhelm to so that you can move forward and achieve your most important projects.

One last thing…

During the call I previewed a new CarrieThru program, The 3C’s Boot Camp.  I made a special offer to the first 7 people who sign up for it before Friday.  I think Suzanne seemed a bit peeved at me when she realized just how generous of an offer I made but I guess she’ll have to live with that.

Here’s the link again… http://carriethru.com/index.php/youre-registered-from-procrastination-to-payday/

By the way, because of the technology fiasco I experienced I decided to make this recording available to everyone even if you hadn’t signed up for the call consider this a special gift from me…no additional opt-in required!

Making Your To-Do List Work For You

Often to-do lists end up becoming “one of these days I hope to get around to this” lists.  When this happens, the list become useless and worse, it makes you feel guilty and it can hold you back from taking action.  You know there’s no way you’ll ever get through your list so why even bother.  It’s ok to have a “one of these days” list but the list you look at regularly needs to include things that you are really going to act on.

Here are 10 questions to ask yourself BEFORE you put something new on your to-do list and if you’ve already got a to-do list that’s a mile long you can use these questions to help you lighten your load. Read more

3 New Coaching Spots Now Open…Video

I sent out an email last week about some openings in my coaching program.  As I spoke with people about the program I kept getting the same questions so here’s a short video that answers them.

It’s just 3 minute long…enjoy!

To apply for the CarrieThru Coaching Program geared specifically for entrepreneurs send an email to Carrie @ CarrieThru.com.  Let me know what’s going on in your business to day and where you want it to be.  Make sure to include your phone number and email address so that we can talk and make sure this program is a good fit for you.

News Flash…You Can’t Do it All. BUT You CAN Do What’s Important!

I’m always asked about “time management”.

How do you manage time so that you can get what you want to do done?  How do you manage to run your business and get your work done and also have time to live your life and have fun?

I have good news and bad news for you.

First the bad news, you can’t manage time. You have exactly 24 hours in a day, no more, no less.

Now the good news, you’re not alone, the Dali Lama, Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison and everyone on this planet also has exactly 24 hours in a day.

So what can you do to help you use that time to your advantage?

You see, it’s not about doing everything it’s about doing the things that will make the most difference and will help you move further along the path that you want to travel.

Here are five questions that my clients and I use every day to make sure that we’re focusing our attention on the most important things. Give them a try and see what happens. Read more

5 Strategies to Stay Focused and On Track

Call it procrastination, distraction, lack of focus, being unproductive or whatever you want, bottom line is that there are things that you simply need to focus on and get done.  Sometimes it’s quick and easy other times it seems near impossible. You know it has to be done but…How?

Staying focused and getting things done is a topic that comes up frequently as I work with my clients and even as I approach my own tasks.

Here are five strategies that my clients and I all use to help us get things done! Read more

Managing Your Time By Adding Structure

Watch and listen as Carrie tackles the issue of how to deal with your time when there are no external deadlines

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