The Formula to Achieve MORE
If you want to achieve more, you need to FOCUS! Peoples must concentrate on less in order to deliver more. By focusing on a few goals, the chances of producing results are much greater. Just as a lack of accomplishment creates significant "drag" on your momentum, a sense of accomplishment is a very powerful "stimulant" for higher productivity. How to Build Focus Into Yourself.
Practice the following to increase your focus and therefore your success:
1. Keep It Simple. When going through any goal-setting exercises, I advise my friends to Keep It Super Simple (KISS) and remember the "Triple S" factor: Simplicity Spans Success. Most of us prefer simplicity in life. Trying to keep track of too many details is distracting and dilutes our effectiveness to get anything done.
2. Prioritize Your Goals. There is always so much to do that it's hard to identify what's most important; this is where prioritization is critical. You must focus your resources-time, people, money-on getting the best return on investment. Prioritizing ensures you and your company or team can concentrate on the top goals that will have the greatest organizational impact.
3. Stick To Three. Our minds are well connected to thinking in 3s. Research shows that when there are more than 3 objectives, chances are individuals will not deliver well on any of them. If you choose to concentrate on 1, 2 or 3 initiatives, then your probability of success increases substantially!
4. Publicize Your Goals. The top three priorities are the "guiding post" for the entire organization, so make sure everyone--from senior management to frontline staff--know what they are.
5. Celebrate Your Success. As you progress toward and achieve your goals, take the time to congratulate those involved on their effort. Success is self-perpetuating and once "traction" begins, it will pick up momentum as employees see and "feel" they are accomplishing something of value.
6. Refocus By Returning to Step 1.
A common saying goes, "If you don't know where you are heading, you might end up at the wrong place." That is true; however, unless you have clear and simple directions, there is also the chance you might get overwhelmed with the details and get lost anyway!
Keep the above steps in mind and you will possess the focus to get things done and move on to your next opportunity.
Be amazing!
If you want to achieve more, you need to FOCUS! Peoples must concentrate on less in order to deliver more. By focusing on a few goals, the chances of producing results are much greater. Just as a lack of accomplishment creates significant "drag" on your momentum, a sense of accomplishment is a very powerful "stimulant" for higher productivity. How to Build Focus Into Yourself.
Practice the following to increase your focus and therefore your success:
1. Keep It Simple. When going through any goal-setting exercises, I advise my friends to Keep It Super Simple (KISS) and remember the "Triple S" factor: Simplicity Spans Success. Most of us prefer simplicity in life. Trying to keep track of too many details is distracting and dilutes our effectiveness to get anything done.
2. Prioritize Your Goals. There is always so much to do that it's hard to identify what's most important; this is where prioritization is critical. You must focus your resources-time, people, money-on getting the best return on investment. Prioritizing ensures you and your company or team can concentrate on the top goals that will have the greatest organizational impact.
3. Stick To Three. Our minds are well connected to thinking in 3s. Research shows that when there are more than 3 objectives, chances are individuals will not deliver well on any of them. If you choose to concentrate on 1, 2 or 3 initiatives, then your probability of success increases substantially!
4. Publicize Your Goals. The top three priorities are the "guiding post" for the entire organization, so make sure everyone--from senior management to frontline staff--know what they are.
5. Celebrate Your Success. As you progress toward and achieve your goals, take the time to congratulate those involved on their effort. Success is self-perpetuating and once "traction" begins, it will pick up momentum as employees see and "feel" they are accomplishing something of value.
6. Refocus By Returning to Step 1.
A common saying goes, "If you don't know where you are heading, you might end up at the wrong place." That is true; however, unless you have clear and simple directions, there is also the chance you might get overwhelmed with the details and get lost anyway!
Keep the above steps in mind and you will possess the focus to get things done and move on to your next opportunity.
Be amazing!
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