First let me say that everyone does need some kind of target to aim form.  Something that energizes and uplifts them.  The only problem is that up to 99% of the way people set goals actually stand in the way of them getting the results they want.

Let me explain.

Goals are future oriented.  So every time your brain focuses on a goal, it’s actually reinforcing the fact that you haven’t reached it.  Brain-psychology.

When I was first introduced to goal-setting (many years ago now), I was taught to set SMART goals.  Make them specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.  And then finally last year I clued in that this is all wrong!  While I’m setting these finely articulated goals, I’m always thinking about wanting something for the future.  In fact my brain keeps letting me know, “You’re not living your goal.  You don’t have it.”

So what’s the solution? 

Focus on your beliefs, rather than your goals.  Create a new condition by building a vivid picture in your imagination of how things are when you experience the condition.  It’s paramount that you create the future condition (what you want) inside you (in your mind and in your heart) before you are in a position to manifest it.

Once you create the future condition like it’s already happening in the present (granted, it takes practice - then again, most great things do) you will find that you are finally able to free yourself from old belief patterns and develop new ones - beliefs that are aligned with what you want.  

Sounds confusing?  Try this exercise.

1.  Imagine WHAT it is you really truly want.  For example, more cash flow, more clients, more freedom .. a boat, car ..  Close your eyes and SEE it.  What it looks like, how it feels, how it makes you feel.  Fill in every detail imaginable.  You might notice a warm feeling in your body as you get excited by knowing that what you want is just in arms reach.    

2.  Ask yourself, “Why do I want it?”  John Assaraf says, “When the WHAT and WHY are BIG enough, the HOW will appear”.  Don’t focus on HOW you will get it.  Just focus on what you want and why you want it.  Period.

3.  Ask yourself, “What new beliefs do I need to make it happen?”  Many times its our own beliefs that stand in our way of having what we desire.  It often comes disguised in the form of the “IF ONLY”  game.  That is, “If only there wasn’t a recession …”; “If only I had finished my degree …”; “If only I had a better car …”; “If only I had more money …”; “If only I had a partner …”  …

4. Take responsibility.  Write down the new beliefs you need inside to get what you want on the outside. 

5. Be patient.  Now that you’ve planted the seeds of new beliefs, you need to nurture them EVERY day.  Give yourself time to let them become part of your skin.    But don’t get caught in the “No Rush” syndrome.  Think of your belief seeds being planted in the Spring.  You need to harvest the fruit in the Fall.  That’s about 3 months.  

As you practice this new method, you will find it much quicker to get what you want.  Whether higher sales or a new Mercedes - it happens with the right belief systems in place. 

Give it a whirl.  Stop spinning with goal setting.  Focus on beliefs and your world will be changed forever.

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