Keepin' it Goin'

In my previous post I gave you some tips on identifying and establishing goals. Now lets talk about getting started and most importantly, keeping it going.

Create momentum to reach your goals

In his book, Eat that Frog, Brian Tracy discusses the Momentum Principle of Success.  In Tracy’s words:

“This principle says that although it may take tremendous amounts of energy to overcome inertia and get started initially, it then takes far less energy to keep going.”¹
There is much wisdom in his words.  Sometimes, the hardest part of reaching a goal is just getting started.  That first day of doing things differently or the first experience of bypassing an unhealthy treat in favor of a food that will give you more energy can be daunting.  It isn’t easy and it certainly isn’t fun. 

So how do you get that momentum?  How do you start moving?  Accountability is the answer.  Having someone else involved in your efforts can be the most important factor in your success. A friend, a co-worker, a workout partner or a trainer. It is hard to change lifelong habits on your own. You need radical motivation that comes from involving others in your efforts. Setting deadlines, making commitments and entering contests can also provide an external motivation that will carry you through even the toughest temptations.And once you get started, you will find that the momentum principle kicks in and it becomes easier and easier to keep going.

Start NOW

Don't wait! Begin brainstorming ways to get others involved with you, the more people in your corner the better your odds of success. With the right accountability team in place, your goals are within your reach.J

Source:

¹Tracy, Brian (2007-01-01). Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (p. 107). Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Kindle Edition