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Seven Deadly Sins of Goal Setting, Part I
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Quote of the Month
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Positive things happen to positive people.
--Sarah
Beeny
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Mission Statement
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 Words of Wisdom E-newsletter will attempt to always deliver sage advice and tidbits to assist you in your business and personal growth & development. Our purpose is simple; support, encourage and supply. In an attempt to provide you with quality content and I welcome your feedback.
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On A Personal Note
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Welcome back to another year of Words of Wisdom Ezine. I pray that last year you learned and implemented at least one technique or idea that you gleaned from the time you have spent reading these wise words, which stem from over thirty years as a business owner.
As we look towards the new year, I am reminded of the continuing need to stay focused and committed. Are you committed to achieving your goals this year, or are you merely meeting the challenges on a day-to-day basis?
While pondering about a topic to begin this new year, it never can be mentioned enough the need to stay focused and committed to your goals. So, goal sharing tips seemed to be the perfect answer.
For those who have been with me a while you may remember this article that I wrote in a two part series titled, 'Seven Deadly Sins of Goal Setting'. Regardless, I hope you will enjoy and put into practice these tips and see your businesses grow and prosper in 2010 and beyond.
Wishing you a God filled day!
Ginger Marks
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Seven Deadly Sins of Goal Setting Part I
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The new year is nearly upon us. It is time once more to
visit the issue of goal setting. What are you planning to accomplish next year
that you haven't previously? Do you  see yourself as the top salesperson at your
company? Do you desire to successfully increase your customer base; promote
your business or maybe you simply want to save and plan for a vacation in some
exotic locale?
We all have the best intentions when it comes to getting
things done. However, for most of us there just aren't enough hours in the
day. At times you may have wondered at
the end of the week where all that precious time went. Believe me, you are not
alone.
Goal setting, whether for
mundane daily tasks or a billion dollar operation is an activity familiar to
everyone. The larger our operating domain, the more important it is that
we "get it right".
So just what can you do to effectively guarantee you achieve
your goals? How do you successfully complete your tasks efficiently and effectively?
I will attempt to effectively respond to these questions by helping you avoid
some of the pitfalls of goal setting.
Failure to create a plan - Does that sound a bit
strange? Actually 2 out of 3 people who have trouble in this area merely
haven't taken the time to consider the actions necessary to achieve their
goals.
Lack of or poor organization - Step back and look at
the big picture. Think about what you wish to accomplish and how to
complete the task within the time frame you have allocated. Consider all
the aspects that will come into play. Draw on your resources whether they
are materials or a human that will effectively guarantee your objectives
are accomplished.
Fear of the loss of control - This one is a big
problem for many of us. How often have you had the thought, if I could
just have someone else do this simple task... only to discount that thought
because you don't believe it would be completed as effectively and
efficiently as you could do it yourself.
If you expect your business to grow beyond what you are able
to accomplish yourself you have to be prepared to share responsibilities. Other
qualified individuals or companies can assist you when the timing is right to
take your business to the next level. You have to learn to balance increased
production with increased overhead.
These are just the first few snares to avoid when initiating
your goal planning. Successful goal planning is an integral part of business
development. In Part II we will discuss the last four pitfalls of goal planning,
how to overcome and succeed.
© Copyright 2005-10 Ginger Marks
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A/V Tip of the Month
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You've asked for it, so here it is once again.
January's Tip can be found here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmgDr-o0osk
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Subscriber Feedback
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It's so true.... We never
stop learning and growing. We can learn something every single day
either from reading something, viewing something, or simply through our
experiences.
It's also true that
people buy what they want, not necessarily what they need. That is why
it's very important to actually LISTEN to our customer and not just throw
information out to them. Then it's important to ask questions and
understand what he/she wants and see if what we have can satisfy
those desires. If they could, then we can tell them and see if they
are interested. We don't always buy what we are offered, so we
shouldn't take their rejection personally, but definitely we must
give the best customer service possible if they decide to purchase
a product or service from us.
Mirdza
Helping you experience abundant health
www.AbundantEnergyHealthclub.com
I hope you are learning much and implementing the lessons learned in the WOW Ezine. If you enjoy it, why not tell your friends how to get their very own copy? I would love to hear from you how WOW Ezine has affected your business and you.
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Thank you for spending a few minutes with me. I welcome your feedback and support. Until next month.
Sincerely,
Ginger Marks
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