What’s the secret, you ask?
Ok, Here it is…
It's the magical, powerful “exercise” of goal setting. Now wait! Before you say to yourself, “Oh, not this hokey stuff”… please consider these interesting facts for a moment:
--> People who set goals are TEN times more likely to achieve more in life, than those who do not. (Yes, this is proven by scientific studies).
--> People who set financial and professional goals earn, on average, 80% MORE than those who do not.
--> People who set physical goals (such as weight loss or muscular gain), are 400% more likely to achieve them, than those who do not.
Generally speaking, I think it’s safe to say that those who set goals are more successful in life than those who do not.
So, why not perform this simple, but powerful exercise?
Well, for some people, it’s likely a fear of failure. For others it’s a daunting task. Or, for some, it may be a fear of change.
In either case, if you want something in your life to change, or you want to achieve MORE in some area of your life, then you have to DO something about it.
And the simplest, and easiest way I’ve found is to set goals.
For those who know me, this is an “exercise” that I perform -- and encourage others to do the same with me -- every year.
It’s always worked marvelously well for me, and for thousands of others. And I am absolutely, positively certain the exercise of goal-setting can do the same for you too!
So, I’d like to share with you a goal-setting exercise – to make it quite simple to perform. I’d like also like to share my goals with you, too. And, as in year's past, it’s important to me to know what your goals are.
Here’s how it works…
Simply, ask yourself this question:
"If you and I were talking on the phone, or sitting together in person ONE YEAR FROM TODAY... What, specifically (think personally, professionally, and spiritually) would have had to have happened for you to feel happy with your progress?"
Every year, I'm amazed by what this very simple, yet astonishingly powerful question can do. The extraordinary dividends it yields.
And every year, I'm inspired to build on what I accomplished the previous year. So every year just keeps getting better and better! I have so much to be thankful for.
So, let's get started on your goal setting for 2009. Remember, if you're having a difficult time thinking, articulating, or writing out your goals... Try asking yourself the opening question of my message (above). This is a great mental exercise that has always worked well for me. And, I'm sure, if you use it, can work wonders for you too.
In case you're curious, here are My Goals for 2009:
1) Sell 1,000,000 boxes of Voots, our new healthy fruit and vegetable supplement for kids. (I am a big believer that in order to the change the trajectory of children’s body image/health/obesity, we need to become more involved in their eating habits and lifestyle changes we influence upon them. This is a great start!)
2) Write and Publish a new, really really unique book on physical transformation. (I have an idea that I believe is really going to knock people’s socks off, and make the process of weight loss/muscle gain quite fun, yet effective!)
3) Read 12 books (one every month), each with a different perspective on various religions that exist. (I want to learn more about other religions, simply out of curiosity.)
4) Raise, and Donate at least $20,000 to a new non-profit organization that, after meeting and getting to know the owners personally, hearing them talk about their mission, and seeing firsthand what they’ve accomplished, have become a big fan of: http://www.vitaminangels.com/
5) Help my girls (all three of them!), learn to excel in their physical fitness, in order to win their National Cheerleading championships (they won this past year, and I want to encourage them to retain their title by investing time in their training!)
Now, if you would, share with me what your goals for 2009 are!
** Post your goals for 2009. Click the "reply" button above and write out your goals. I can't wait to read them. **
Stephen Adele
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http://www.isatoritech.com
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I agree with you in that you really don't have to worry too much about the pounds lost and focus on building some muscle which is going to give you that sculpted, toned look and is really going to start chipping away at that body fat. The more muscle you build the more calories you'll burn and your metabolism will really start churning and burning! What type of workouts are you doing? Any plan that incorporates strength training and cardio is a win in my book! Please keep us posted and WELCOME!!!! 
