Setting goals and taking action
Hi,
What an experience, I’ve spent the past few days setting my goals and formulating a plan to take me from where I am now to where I want to be in the next 12 months and it feels great.
I can’t explain how good it feels to be able to look at my plan and know exactly what I have to do and by when to achieve my goals.
Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy.
I personally found it really hard to know where to start so I procrastinated for a day or two (I’m sure you’ve done this occasionally) while fooling myself into believing that I was making headway when really I was just going round in circles not knowing where to start.
So how did I overcome this obstacle?
Well it was easy - I took action.
My biggest desire (goal) is to create an online presence that will allow me to work from home so I started with that one goal and just brain dumped. I wrote everything down on paper, it wasn’t in any particular order I just got all my thoughts out of my head and on to paper.
I was amazed to see how much I wanted to achieve in my life and once it was all in black and white it was then a straight forward but exciting process breaking things down and creating a plan.
I am very happy to say that I am starting this week with a plan I have my week mapped out and know exactly what I need to do success is on the horizon and I have a step by step map to show me how to get there.
I’m really excited to be starting this journey (and a little scared). I’m sure it’s going to be tough and they’ll be times when I feel like giving up but I know in my heart as long as I take action and follow my plan on a daily basis to keep moving forward I can’t fail to achieve my goals.
Planning doesn’t only apply when creating a business it helps in any area of your life, so take some time today and create a plan it could be a day out,a trip to the dentist, next years summer holiday, redecorating the spare bedroom it doesn’t matter what it is, you’re guaranteed to be successful if you have a plan.
I’m planning to check out 100 blogs over the next fortnight and improve my writing skills – what have you got planned?
Leave a comment below I’d love to know your plans, or if you need any help setting them just let me know.
There is enough success to go round here’s to your’s
Michelle xx
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Michelle,
I am so happy for you!!!!
The experience you shared here may look obvious to most, yet is the obviously simple stuff that a lot of people overlooked, even the smart one, because they think that they are….well, smart to keep everything in their head.
I don’t see myself smart but I made that mistake.If only I realize the power of putting down my plan as early as you.
But that is all in the past!!
WIth a Goal Oriented Plan at hand,you already won half the race. Now is time for some Real Action, Michelle. There may still be hurdles and distraction ahead, but now you have a “COMPASS” which will help you to maneuver better and overcome obstacles faster.
Congratulations!
To Your Success!
Jason Ser
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Hi Jason,
Thanks for your encouragement and support it keeps me motivated.
You’re so right, now I have a written plan I can see what I need to do and although my daily plan will change with time as I learn to incorporate new things this will only aide my speed to achieving my goals.
I’m so grateful that Alex focused on the importance of having a plan right at the start, it really makes getting the results you want so much easier
I’ve just got to stick to it now and take daily action
To success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle, goal setting is so very important. My goal for the next two weeks is to continue to keep track of who has commented in the challenge and how people are doing generally with their goal to visit the 100 blogs. A short term goal, but an important one.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Hi Mandy,
Good luck with your goal that’s an awful lot of blogs and comments to keep track of. I must admit It was a lot easier setting my goals than it has been sticking to them. LOL
I’m loving blog hopping the quality of information is fantastic, I’m learning so much more (and quicker) than I would of without it.
Loved your post (How do you relax) and I’ll be back to check out the rest of your site once I’ve completed the other 99
To your success
Michelle
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Taking action has always been the hardest part for me. I can plan and plan until the cows come home, but taking that first step was so scary. Now, with a coach of my own, I am taking steps I never even knew I was capable of.
You should be proud of yourself for having the strength and the courage to move beyond planning to action.
Mary
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Hi Mary,
Nice to meet you, I completely agree having a coach makes all the difference. I’m fortunate enough to have Alex Jefferys for my mentor ( my only regret is waiting so long before the penny dropped) and I finally feel like I have the whole jigsaw and not just a few pieces Congratulations to you for taking action.
I must admit I am having to carry my to do list over but i’ll get better at estimating timescales as I progress (hopefully).
To your success
Michelle
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Hi, Michelle,
Glad to meet you.
You are completely right about needing a plan to succeed! We wouldn’t leave on a road trip w/o directions. A plan makes the steps clearer. Won’t it be great in a year
from now to look back at our plans and see how far we have come, not to mention all we have accomplished?
Cheers for daily action!
Fran
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Hi Fran,
Glad to meet you also,
I’m so looking forward to being one year down the line although it seems such a long way away, everything is moving so quickly and I’m learning so much with the help of my Mentor Alex Jeffreys and all the wonderful people that I am meeting along the way yourself included.
Comparing my first blog post to my 1 year anniversary post and seeing the journey in between will be awesome.
Here’s to action
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michele,
Good to meet you here on the 100 post challenge.
We do tend to put off writing our goals…took me quite a while.
Did not believe I needed to see them in black and white….
cause I had them in my head.
There is something magic about seeing them on paper.
Great post.
Cheers
Bryan
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Hi Bryan,
It’s great to meet you also the challenge is a really great way to connect with others, It’sgreat that were all aiming for the same ultimate goal.
Like you I put off writting my goals down for years (big mistake), I think for me it was more the fear that once they were on paper it gave others the chance to pull them apart so they were much safer in my head (if you know what I mean). I now realise that by writing them down others can help guide you and advise where and what shortcuts can be made to make the journey easier.
I’m loving this journey so far
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
what a fantastic start you have made, well done.
You now have a clear path of where you want to go and more importantly a great mentor in alex to help you to get there.
Next comes the scarey part……………..putting your steps to your goals into ACTION.
and that is where life stars to throw the curved balls at you!
So I wish you the best of luck, use all the resources you have available to you including online friends etc, write your goals down and have them in front of you at all times and what about using your ‘about’ page to set them down and mark your progress?
err, this last i haven’t done …..yet…..but this challenge is giving me the push I need.
will return soon as looking forward to watching your progress.
all the best.
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Hi Richard,
It feels so good to know I am finally on the right track. Alex is a great mentor I’m very lucky to have him as mine.
I’ve already met so many wonderful people online who are all willing to give so much to help each other succeed it’s fantastic and such a buzz.
It’s a great idea to use my about page to set down my goals and mark my progress, It’s now on my to do list Thanks.
I look forward to reading your post, I’ll drop by soon.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle, I wish you all the best with your plan and also the 100 comment challenge. Planning is a crucial step to achieve success. A building just doesn’t go up. You need an architect to make the plans. Same goes for your online business.
Terry Conti
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Hi Terry,
What a great way of explaining it, a building wouldn’t be very stable if it was just thrown up randomly without a blueprint and the correct materials.
I’m loving the 100 comment challenge
To your success
Michelle
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Twitter: barry_wells
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Hi Michelle, Planning is very important, and getting it down on paper tends to free up your thinking, and over thinking!
I’m really pleased that you can now see it all mapped out in front of you. As you said, if you work at it daily you will achieve your goals.
My plans have been on hold for the last year due to health issues, but i’m hoping to be able to pick them up again in a few weeks time (i have another operation booked for end of the month) fingers crossed i’ll be back in full swing after that.
This is an excellent post for the 100 blog comment challenge, i know that it will help many people, so thanks for sharing it Michelle.
I’ve got a twitter list for the challenge contributors and found mslyall on twitter. Is this you Michelle? I’ve added mslyall to the list but if it isn’t you i’ll remove them. If it’s not you could you let me know and maybe give me your twitter name?
Thanks, Barry
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Hi Barry,
I’m so glad you stopped off at my blog I’ve been on your blog and your post will be a great help to me, I’ve also been reading your comments on other blogs and you never fail to bring a smile to my face, it’s great to have you as a friend.
mslyall is my twitter account and I’ve joined the list as a follower so thanks for that.
I hope everything goes well with your operation and your back pain is relieved. I can’t wait to see you in full swing.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle
Congratulations on taking one of the biggest steps…you are already better equipped than most people online.
If you take action on a consistent basis you will be surprised at how much you can achieve.
I wish you well with the challenge and I hope you enjoy your blog hopping
Cheers
Steve
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Hi Steve,
Thanks Steve, I’m already amazed at the progress I’ve made in such a short time.
Everyone I’ve come across has been so lovely and I’m learning so much from the blog hopping I’m loving it.
By the way I’ve reccomended your blog to the golfers in the family.
To your success
Michelle
P.S. I would of added a smiley face only I don’t know how to yet (Oh darn another thing for the to do list) LOL
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Hi Michelle:
A good post Michelle. You have said everything in this post “action, Planning and success”
Your post brings motivation and reminds those who forgot to start again, focus with action plan and get success.
Keep up the good work and give me a chance to read more. And now go to my blog and read my post to write a comment
Chat again
Fran Aslam
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Hi Fran,
I’m glad you enjoyed the post and I promise I will get better and better with both my style of writing and the quality of my content so please do come back and check it out.
I’m looking forward to visiting your blog, writing an e book is on my list of things to do so.
Talk soon
Michelle
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Hey Michelle, Excellent post on very important topic. Planning and goal setting it seems to be something that tends to be dreaded by most and I must admit me included. What you have said makes a lot of sense and its amazing what we can come up if we make the effort to get it down on paper. I think another equally important ingredient in success is teaming up with a caoch or mentor, some one we can bounce ideas off and also some one that keeps us accountable for the goals that we set for ourselves. The points that you raised are an important reminder for us all. Good luck with the Challenge.
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Hi Stan,
Thanks for dropping by it’s lovely to meet you.
I’m glad you enjoyed the post and your so right, I really hope you take the time to set your goals down on paper it will make such a difference when you can see exactly what needs to be done to get to where you want to be.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Congrats on getting some goals down on paper
Now you just need to break them down into small manageable chunks so you can do a little every day toward reaching them
Good luck with them
Randy
www,RandolfSmith.com
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chelle Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Hi Randy,
Putting everything down on paper actually felt so good sticking to my goals is proving a little harder though(LOL) Nevertheless I’m determined to take action every single day just as you advise. Completing the 100 comment challenge is my chief goal at the moment I’ve started a little late so I’ve got some catching up to do. (oooops I’ve just made myself accountable)
I look forward to visiting your blog
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Great job! Did you know that you are in an elite group now?
I have something I want to share with you.
`Check this out. The following is from a book by Charles J Givens called SuperSelf:
A study of university business school graduates who had been out of school for 10 years was conducted to determine how they were progressing toward their goals. Amazingly, 83 percent of the graduates had set no goals at all. This 83 percent reported that they were working hard and staying busy but had no specific future plans. Another 14 percent had goals, but their goals were mental and not written. However, this 14 percent was earning on average three times the income of those who had no goals at all. Only 3 percent of the entire group had written goals. That 3% was earning a whopping ten times what those with no goals were earning.
Welcome to the 3% club Michelle. You’re going places.
Good luck in the 100 comment challenge and with your online business.
Take Care,
Steve
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chelle Reply:
August 21st, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Hi Steve,
I’ve never thought of myself as elite before but I must admit it feels good having my journey all mapped out.
I actually think that I overcome the biggest hurdle and as long as I take daily action success is inevitable.
Thanks for excerpt I hope everyone takes note and puts their goals down on paper there’s enough success for everyone.
Here’s to yours
Talk soon
Michelle
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Hey Michelle,
Great job overcoming some of your obstacles. Taking action is such a huge part of overcoming what is holding you back. That’s great that you have identified that. Keep up the hard work!
Peace,
Darren L Carter
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chelle Reply:
August 21st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Hi Darren,
Thanks for stopping by lovely to meet you through the 100 blog comment challenge.
I am taking daily action which feels good, as for my obstacles I seem to be learning what they are as I move forward.
Thanks for the encouragement
Michelle
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I thought I would start at the bottom of the 100 blog challenge list today for a change thinking I might be one of the first but it looks like a lot of people have beaten me to it!
Taking action is what a lot of people don’t do. It is one of the biggest keys to success. It certainly unclutters your mind when you do a brain dump because you don’t have to waste energy keeping it in your thoughts. You can then use that energy for concentrating on your daily tasks.
Good luck with it all Michelle.
Sandy
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Hi Sandy,
I for one am very pleased you decide to start at the other end of the challenge today, it’s lovely to meet you here and I’m looking forward to visiting your blog and checking out your post.
For me doing my brain dump was so refreshing, I went from being totally stuck not knowing where to start to having a full 12-month working plan in no time at all and as for uncluttering my mind you’re absolutely right everything just seemed to become clear, the plan almost formulated itself. It is so much easier focusing on one task at a time rather than trying to tackle the whole thing in one go.
I’d definitely recommend it to anyone.
Enjoy the challenge
Michelle
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Hi Michelle
Congratulations on setting out your plans and taking action. It’s so much easier to get where you want to go when you have our road map in front of you. Just make sure you don’t give up when you hit a bump in the road, there’s always a way around it
Good luck.
Lynn
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
HI Lynn,
Thank you, it’s good to know that I’m on the right track.
I’m feel extremely lucky to have such a fab community of people around me both online and at home.
With all the encouragement that I have recieved (and still am) I think the whole road will have to collapse before it will phase me.
Heres to the future
Michelle
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Hi Michelle
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve set out my goals-the problem I have is sticking to them! I’ve discovered that the trick is to regard the document as a living thing which needs to be looked after, updated if you like
Well that’s my take on it!
Good luck with the challenge
Best wishes
Mike
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Hi Mike,
Excellent advice thank you, you’re so right when you say it’s a living document in fact mine is that alive I think it has legs (LOL).
I’m finding that I’m constantly updating my schedule adding in more and more short term goals, ultimately this will lead to the success of my long term goals – thats the plan anyway.
To your success
Michelle
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Your writing skills WILL improve Michelle, and this 100 comment challenge should give it a good kick start.
The challenge has already made me take the next step on my Internet Marketing journey. I have concentrated on my blog for the past year, but after reading a post on article writing, I submitted one to Ezine last week – and it was approved.
I may start my eBook before the year is out. My writing skills were a bit rusty so I originally thought this wouldn’t happen until 2011. As you said, I have a step by step plan, but they are very long steps!
(I’m in no rush – the Internet won’t go away).
I’m comfortable with long term plans. I have been running marathons for the past 20 years, and it’s not possible to have a good marathon without lots and lots of hard training. I have just completed my third 20 mile run, and that’s for the Brighton Marathon in April 2011.
Good luck with the challenge Michelle.
John
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Michelle Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Hi John,
Glad you stopped by, I found your post really helpful.
Congratulation on having your article approved that’s fantastic.
You’re so right about the challenge, I’m just starting the online journey and the things that I’m learning on a daily basis just by visiting all the other blogs in the challenge are amazing. Without the challenge I could of (and probably would of) spent months trailing the net and still not learn’t as much as I have, even my typing skills are improving (LOL) and I’m meeting so many wonderful people, I’m loving it.
Good luck with the marathon – Do you run for a charity?
To your success
Michelle
P.S. I look forward to reading your e book let me know when it’s complete
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Hi Michelle…
You’ve inspired me with how good you felt when you wrote out your plan…how much fun it was to see on paper exactly what it is you want to achieve online…
This is now on my list of things to accomplish this week. Even if it is not written like a business plan…I am going to do as you did…and, just get it down on paper…
Once that is done…I will keep taking those imperative action steps until it happens…
Thanks Michelle…
Kathy
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Michelle Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Hi kathy,
I’m really pleased my post has inspired you to take the action to put your plan to paper, get everything down not just your business plans but also your personal and relationship goals, I guarantee you will feel good.
If you’re working to a weekly plan you are already doing more than most and I love your blog, I’ll be back after the challenge to read your series on outsourcing. I’m looking forward to it.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck with your plan
Michelle
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Twitter: Craig_Sowerby
says:
Hi Michelle,
Having a plan written out with goals and tasks of how you are going to reach your goals is so important.
How are you going to reach your goals if you do not know how you are going to get there.
Well done for creating your yearly plan. I how ever have not quite got up to a 12 month plan yet.
Thanks
Craig
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Michelle Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Hi Craig,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment it’snice to meet you here.
My 12 month plan consists of everything I would like to do in that time period including things like organising my daughters birthday party, next years holiday and the main event creating an online business.
You don’t have to put every single thing down in minute detail, just try and put the big picture down and all the details can be filled in as you go along.
Try it, you’ll be amazed at how much you want to achieve once you put it down on paper.
To your success
Michelle
P.S Popback and let me know how you got on.
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Hi Michelle,
Great post and a great idea to ask a question at the end of the post, it certainly encourages people to respond with a comment.
So glad that your have decided to write out your plans/goals for the next 12 months, congratulations. Have you written out any plans for 2 years or 5 years – that sounds scary doesn’t it.
One thing I would suggest, if you haven’t already, is to put a date on your plans/goals. With a date, you have a more definite need to complete the goal. I read somewhere that a goal without a date is a dream.
Now I am off to write my goals, thanks for making me realise that it is something I need to do ASAP.
I know one goal that I have to complete, by the 31 August, that is to get to everyone’s blog and leave a comment.
Good luck with the Challenge, I will be back to visit your blog again soon.
Take care.
Robyn
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Michelle Reply:
August 26th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Hi Robyn,
Thanks for popping over,
I have a very high level plan for my goals for the next 5 years and beyond. I must admit I haven’t set any dates on my long term goals and some of them really do feel quite dream like.
Like you my immediate goal is to visit all 101 Blogs in the challenge. It doesn’t really leave much time for anything else at the moment but I’m determined to do it. I’ts a way to prove to myself that I can set a goal and complete it.
If we can do this then anything else will be a doddle.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Having a plan is the way to go we all have to plan our ventures weather it’s online or off simple or difficult by brain dumping or brain storming for idea’s if you don’t you’ll loose focus, have fun with the 100 blog comment challenge.
Talk soon
Mike
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Hi Mike,
Thanks for stopping by,
I’ve found having a plan is making it a lot easier to stay focused.
I’m loving the challenge and hope you are too
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Having a plan is great. If you have indeed mastered the planning process then all you have to do is follow through on your plan.
Some people, including me, tend to resist planning because it seems to take spontaneity out of life.
But it’s not a way to go. Planning what needs to be done in order to succeed is crucial.
Spontaneity has it’s place and I wouldn’t recommend planning every minute of a person’s life.
When it comes to work though it needs to be planned and organized.
Vance
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Hi Vance,
I had to plan to make a plan LOL.
Joking aside I love spontaneity and have never really planned anything in detail before,
but I know if I want to succeed in creating the lifestyle I want for myself and my family then I had no choice but to commit it to paper and up to now It has been the best decision I’ve made in a long time.
Enjoy the challenge – To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle
Well done on creating your goals. I can tell that they have motivated you. The difficulty I find is sticking to a plan to achieve them. I keep jumping from one thing to another. Must stop it!
I’ve posted a link to this page on identi.ca for you (makes a change from Twitter!)
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 12:44 am
Hi Martyn,
Thank you, you’re right I do feel really motivated and I know I will eventually reach my goals.
I suffer with the same trouble, jumping from one thing to the other mainly because I have so much to learn at the moment.
I’ve set myself one key task to complete each day and as long as I’m taking daily action I know I’m staying on track.
Thanks for stopping by – To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle, You’re right on target – plan and take action, step by step, row by row, we’re gonna make this garden grow. The list of things to do as an online marketer has no end so it’s a must to put some serious order into that list and do the things that you’ve prioritized and ignore the tug and tow demands from the many things yet undone. Planning and taking deliberate action is really one of the most important skills we have and the longer we keep at it the more effective we become. It’s an amazing journey, long and arduous, and rewarding for anyone who’s in it to win it. Be well, Steve D.
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Hi Steve,
I love your step by step , row by row, we’re going to make this garden grow – staying on those lines.
The beauty of having Alex Jeffreys as my mentor is I now know I can’t just throw seeds on the ground and hope they grow, to ensure they grow I have to till the soil and prepare the ground before planting and the water and nurture them untill they’re ripe.
Creating a plan has shown what the fruit will look like before It’s even planted and as long as I stay focused there’ll be a harvest to reap .
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
I finally got here!
First I completely agree, this challenge is a lot to focus on right now. I didn’t realise the workload that was going to be involved when I started it, however I do know in the long run it will be worth it for everyone. There are some amazing blogs that have joined in the challenge full of content and information.
Good luck with the challenge side of things. I do hope everyone honours their commitment to it and does the best they can. I feel like a school teacher again going around and marking off people’s comments!
Make sure you check your spam folder because a lot of people have found people’s comments in there.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers
Jacinta
P.S Get yourself a whiteboard and pin board. I have found since writing my goals on cards where I look at them everyday on my pinboard has really helped manifest them faster. Plus I find the white board great for writing my daily tasks to get to my long term goals.
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 1:32 am
Hi Jacinta,
Glad you made it, you are so right about the challenge, I never realised how time consuming it would be.
I’m loving it though and I’ve learn’t so much not only from the blog posts themselves but also from all the comments that have been left on each site. I thought it would take approx 10 – 15 mins per blog but the content is so great It’s taking me more like 60 – 90 mins per site. Not to worry though I am on track and will have coomented on all 101 blogs by the 31st of August ( I may not have slept but I will of completed the challenge).
I must admit it has put back my original plans but it’s my first big goal and I am determined to complete it on schedule.
Up to now there haven’t been any comments stuck in my spambox but I’ll keep my eye on it.
The whiteboard sounds like a great idea, thanks, not only will it make it easier for me but the rest of the family will also be able to see what needs to be done and by when. It might even encourage them to leave me alone to get on with it instead of interupting all the time LOL.
Have you tried mind movies? I’ve created my first and have it running in the background while I’m working, even though I don’t notice it I think it is having the desired effect.
Loving the challenge – Talk soon
Michelle
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Great job Michelle,
This is just the kind of action I try to promote on my blog.
Clearly stating your goals, dreams and desires from there making plans and most importantly taking action.
Keep this up and stick to your plan (but don’t be afraid to alter the plans) and I am sure you will do really well.
Good luck to you!
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 1:51 am
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for your encouragement, I think I’ll be a regular visitor to your site.
I’m finding alterations being made all the time at the moment but I’m hoping this
will settle down as I get more experienced and a bit quicker at doing things.
To your success
Michelle
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Goal setting is so important! If you don’t have any goals how will you ever plan to do anything.
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Michelle Reply:
August 29th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Hi Amy,
Thanks for stopping by, it’s good know you.
Unfortunately most people just drift through life dreaming of something better and complainingabout their lot.
When you have a plan you can change things and turn dreams into a reality by taking action and moving towards your goals on a daily basis.
Enjoy the challenge
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
I have to admit I find it difficult to stick to daily goals, life tends to get in the way.
However I don’t deny the sense in trying to achieve them, I just have to adjust them continually, which isn’t a problem, they still remain goals.
My particular long term goal isn’t that great – I just want an income to pay for my many holidays.
Best of luck with your own goals and I am sure you will achieve them.
Regards
Bill
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Michelle Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Hi Bill,
Oh life you’re so right it is always getting in the way.
When I create my daily to do list I try to incorporate normal things such as meals , housework a little chill time etc into my plans. I must admit there have been a few 3am bedtimes trying to complete my daily tasks but on the whole I’m finding that by adding none business tasks incorporates life into my plan rather than it getting in the way of them.
Enjoy the challenge – To your success
Michelle
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Congratulations on setting your plan! Good luck in achieving your goals.
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Michelle Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Hi Deb
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’re enjoying the challenge.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
isn’t it wonderful to have a plan – that saves a lot of thinking in my opinion, as well as a lot of time. You just follow your list of to do items!
My plan for the early part of the week is to visit the remaining blogs in the 100 comment challenge. Not sure if I can do it in the next two days, but I do plan to get it done no matter what!
Gwen
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Michelle Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Hi Gwen,
Wonderful is definitely the way it feels when your working to a plan.
Like you my plan was to visit all 100 blogs in the challenge, I’ve had a couple of 3am bedtimes but I was determined to complete it.
I’ve now successfully completed the challenge with a full day to spare (Yahoo).
Good luck with the challenge, you’ll feel so good when you have completed it just stick to your plan.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle
Nice to meet you. I like the plan idea. I learned so much through this challenge that I have to let my brain unscramble and feel what is the next best step. So many options. So much new material that I had never heard of. I did a quick online course and it was good, but this was better.
I just wanted to pass along a tip I learned about how to set up wordpress. I noticed you have page numbers. Search engines don’t comprehend these and like words. If you go to Settings/Permalinks and then Common Settings down to Custom Structure and insert /%postname%/ this will use the postname as the page name and you can use it for better SEO. Any internal links that you made with the numbers will have to be changed by you. Search engines now see your site name and then dead end on the page number. Change this and they will see your site name AND your post name. Holler back if that’s not clear.
Thanks.
Alex
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Michelle Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Hi Alex,
It’s nice to meet you to, the challenge has been amazing. I like yourself have learned so much and meet so many wonderful people it has been a massive learning curve.
Fortunately I have Alex Jeffreys as a mentor which is great in itself but the big plus is the members forum. It’s crammed with fantastic people all willing to help, advise, guide and motivate. Succeeding as part of a team is so much easier and more rewarding than trying to do it on your own.
If you don’t currently have a mentor check out Alex Jeffreys you won’t be disappointed.
Thanks for the tip on SEO, I will change the permalinks after the challenge, I did change them earlier in the month but unfortunately it broke the link to my post so I had to change it back.
Enjoy the journey – To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Thanks for sharing this post with us. It is very true that you mention ” So how did I overcome this obstacle? Well it was easy – I took action.” Sometimes I could have all the plans all over my head, but when I decided to take action, the result became so different from what I plan at first place. Because I have to adapt and change as part of my plan simply don’t work. Sticking to the plan is very important but but flexibility is also one of the factors we should consider as a whole.
Talk soon.
Connie
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Michelle Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Hi Connie,
You’re so right, once your plan is down on paper it needs to be treated as a live document.
When you first create a plan you may not know all that needs to be done so changes need to be made enroute as you learn quicker, easier or more viable ways to get to where you want to be.
The main thing is having a plan and taking action one step at a time. Congratulation to you for creating yours.
Great to meet you as part of the challenge.
To your success
Michelle
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Thank you, what a positive message
My plan of action is to follow a piece of advice that others may value, and that is to concentrate on achieving ONE income stream on line and then replicating it.
Prevarication can so easily start every time an email arrives
Thanks
John Edler
Author of ‘Sticky Memory’
http://johnedler.com/blog/sticky-memory-have-i-coined-a-new-term-/?/html
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Michelle Reply:
August 30th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Hi John,
That’s excellent advice, It’s all to easy to get distracted with emails.
Focus and action are the keys to a successful outcome.
Enjoy the challenge
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
Congratulations on your brain dumping, I do it all the time, I usually have a notebook and pen handy then when I get those moments it all goes in there.
Then I sift through it, take out the rubbish and get left with a plan.
Thanks for sharing.
Pete
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Michelle Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Hi Pete,
Thank you, brain dumping was really fun.
I’m using the same method, I have note pads all over the house,
I’m writting everything down at the moment. I’ve learn’t some amazing stuff during the challenge so I have a lot of sifting to do.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
This is Pierre & Pierrette from th e100 comment challenge. Thank you for the visit and comment on our site theequest,com. It is a pleasure to be in such great company.
Your quest to set goals and follow them up is a milestone in most of our lives. Getting and holding on to our dreams and goals goes hand & hand with being in great Body, Mind & Spiritual awareness of oneself.
Putting them on paper for all to see,like you are doing here, is accepting that you are part of the Law of Attraction. The universe will bring all you desire, as long as you take action and listen to your heart.
Nice to know you as you really are Michelle.
Pierre & Pierrette
Thee Quest For Perfect Health
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Michelle Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Hi Pierre & Pierette,
It’s great to meet you both through the 100 comment challenge.
I hope you’ve both enjoyed it as much as I have.
I have a mind movie running in the background as I work which incorporates all areas of my health, wealth and relationships and find this really helps keep me motivated.
Thanks for stopping by – To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle
First – congratulations that you’ve got your plan in place .. this is one of the hardest parts to be done initially … guilty of procrastinating for weeks .. but now have started taking action and making a plan. Though the plan it not complete, I have some short term goals .. one of which was to take action and complete the task at hand with all my focus on it. So I registered for a giveway event and now the 100 blog comment challenge … I guess what I’m almost completing this as well
Cheers!
Abizer
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Twitter: Dawn_Kay
says:
Hi Michelle
I would definetley recommend a plan of action to take you were you want to go. I always made a weekly plan of what I wanted to achieve and the steps I needed to take. Now I’m on a monthly plan and I can see exactly what I need to do for the month ahead.
Really enjoyed your post and I’ll pop back for more
Regards
Dawn Kay
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Hey Michelle,
Great post on sharing your thoughts and experience with planning.
You’ve done a great job in overcoming some obstacles to get you plan down on paper.
As you know, taking action is so important to overcoming what is holding you back. We would get nowhere if we never took action.
Keep up the great work!
- Rick
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Michelle Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Hi Rick,
Thanks for stopping by,
Action, yes that’s the all important factor, it’s no good having a plan if we don’t take action towards the end results.
I just need to overcome all the distractions that’s the bit I’m having trouble with. LOL
To your success
Michelle
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Hey Michelle,
its the only way, i mean you have to set goals to keep you on track it gives you an end in sight and a focus you just need to create the path forward without these plans in place, you`re going no where fast!
Great point raised and an important step for anyone aspiring for success!
Ed.
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Michelle Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Hi Ed,
Great to see you here,
You’re so right, I’ve been spinning my wheels for years.
To your success
Michelle
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Hi Michelle,
I must admit that planning is not my strong point which is why everything gets finished in a rush jsut before the deadline, like this bog post!!
Great post, some really great advice here.
Cheers
Rob
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Hi Michelle,
Thank you for reminding me of the importance of making plans.
If you set these goals and get them down on paper, you will have something to keep referring to in order to map your progress. You can then keep updating and tweaking them along the way to success.
Well done Michelle for making plans and taking action.
Great to meet you on the challenge.
Kindest,
Brian
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Michelle,
You made a good decision to join the challenge and grow your online presence… it is a lot of work but it is worth it once your blog starts to grow and you make new friends. Your plan is a great idea.Stopped by on my 11th hour visit for the 100 comment challenge.
Best,
Elizabeth
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Twitter: sallyneill
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Hi Michelle
WELL DONE !
I think you should give yourself a big massive pat on the back for consistently taking action and striding forwards towards your goals.
No one can make you do anything online, you took it upon yourself to change your life and you are reaping the rewards now,
More people should approach their online business like you.
I could probably take a leaf or two out your book too if I am honest.
But my planning skills are getting better, I am also keeping a journal and I agree, it;s amazing to see how far you have come, inspires you to keep going.
Good luck with your future ventures, if you approach them in the same way success should just be around the corner,
Speak soon Sally
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Hi Michelle
A well laid out plan is essential for business success.
And I am happy that you have done such a thorough job with yours.
My immediate plan is to finish the 100 blog comment challenge. I am a little behind but will finish in the next few days. And then to really concentrate on writing and submitting articles.
Hope your challenge is going well.
Good luck
Eamon
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Hi Michelle,
You are right about goals. I need to do a better job of writing them down. Right now, my short term goal is to do twenty blog hops before the bewitching hour to complete this 100 blog marathon. I may have missed a couple from internet glitches, But I think I will have hit them all with these next 20.
Good luck and glad to know ya.
Justin
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Hi Michelle,
I love brain dumping each week. At least I can see what I’ve achieved from the previous plans and what needs to be done within the coming week. Thus, progression is really important if you want to get ahead online or off for that matter. Planning is one step but understanding your short-term goals to get there is much more important. Thanks for sharing this post with us.
I’ll see you beyond the 100th comment!
Thu
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Hi Michelle, it is definitely an advantage to have a plan/goal. It helps direct energy and resources into those things that matter the most, assuming your goals are aligned with your long term visions and values. It is important to write them down too so that when you get a little foggy about the details a quick glance at the whiteboard/noticeboard helps get you back on track.
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Hi Michelle,
Setting goals is not that hard. Taking action is the hard part! Unfortunately most people stop or procrastinate because they don’t see the wanted results (goal) right away. It can take months or YEARS to complete a goal.
What I do is setting short term goals (daily-weekly goals) and long term goals (monthly-yearly). By setting only long term goals you will procrastinate and feel disappointed when you don’t achieve the goal eg. Make $100,0000.
Anyway my current most important short-term (plan) is to finish editing my video course series.
I have to go back to work now.
Take care,
Andreas
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Hi Michelle,
As a first class procrastinator I found your post very interesting!
Yes, it can get tough at times but we need to just keep going.
I admire your commitment and good luck with the Alex Jeffrey’s coaching.
He is different, isn’t he!
Enjoy the 100 comments – there are some excellent blogs out there and as you say things to learn.
Regards,
Dave
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Michelle
Way to go – as you rightly say the key is to take action and get started!
Its easy to procrastinate and fool yourself into thinking you are moving forwards – heck we all do it and I’m sure many of the “big names” have been through the same thing. I’m re-focusing on mine at the moment as lost my way a bit but will get the enthusiasm and focus back again!!
What I would recommend is that you post some of your goals as you can then be held accountable and also blog about your progress – will be great to see how you’re getting on!! All the best
Tom
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Hi Michelle,
I have finally made a plan and today am gonna break down what I need to do daily to make this plan come to fruition! Isn’t it funny how much we learn when we step away from the computer and write it all down??
I too have been going around in circles and it’s time to stop that! Nothing is ever gonna come of it. Although twitter, facebook and blog hopping are fun….they don’t get me anywhere!
I would love to see your plan. Email me if you like. I like to see examples and what other people are doing to make their online biz a success…without all the hype!
Thanks for this post. I needed to get back on track.
I wish you well and God bless!!
Lisa~
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Hi Michelle,
Very insightful article, I really enjoyed reading it. Setting a goal is indeed very important to keep us from the right track. It will help us see where we are and where we are heading. I believe setting goals before taking an action is very essential not only in business but also in our lives.
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You may have not intended to do so, but I think you’ve managed to express the state of mind that a lot of individuals are in. The sense of wanting to assist, but not knowing how or wherever, is something a lot of us are going through.
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