Personal Life Coaching Third Step: Learn
The third Step to goal actualization is the art of saving time by learning from other people and their experiences, followed by reflection and growth. There is always another level. First, one must find a guru. A guru is someone who is very skilled in the realm of a particular target goal. It can be a friend or even a willing professional. This includes masters who live nearby or far away. The most important thing here is to find someone who can be consulted and will reciprocate with constant feedback, which will save valuable time. No amount of questions asked is too much. More often than not, people that have made it to the top simply love to help others to succeed on the same path.
Secondly, the sage researches. Resources are out there, in the form of books, audio, blogs, e-books, websites, and even academic courses. However, do not consume everything on the topic. Instead, check online to see find the best resources and only read those that are most effective. An excellent guideline is to buy the top 3-5 books and subscribe only to a few high quality blogs or forums on the topic. When reading and learning things, it will not do to attempt to change too many things at once. It is an ongoing process and will be too difficult to maintain absolute clarity, but results will come if the pupil is committed.
In addition, studies have shown that learning is more effective when the student takes time to write down his thoughts. Expounding upon the information will help to clarify the mass of knowledge that is to be absorbed, as well as providing a backdrop for reflection. The creation of an online blog that is daily updated can also help to share the journey with others who are trusted and can even net some valuable feedback.
This whole process should be followed diligently by analysis to track progress and to ensure that these productive new daily habits stick around for the long haul. Daily tracking will also help to identify any sticky points and promote motivation for the weeks and months to come. A journal or an excel file of the times spent and weekly planner can help progress the quest as well. Top athletes and business people engage in these kinds of behaviours, and so should anyone with a goal in mind.
Finally, learning to reward oneself for small successes simply makes a good week better. Even these kinds of noble pursuits can become dead end cycle, so removal of the self from day-to-day activities is a must. A good massage, a trip to that favourite restaurant, or a weekend away will all suffice. A mind programmed in that way will keep going and fight to the very end to reach a target accomplishment. There is nothing better than the feeling of knowing that the right road stretches ahead.
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