Are your BIG GOALS just BS?

We're in February and most people already forgot their New Year's Resolutions. The new year came and went and so did their determination. There's always next year right? For these people, their BIG Goals are BS.

But for you, your BIG Goals are different. You really want them. How do you know if your BIG Goals are truly what you want or just a diversion from the rut they pushes you from day to day?

Here is a quick test that will tell you. if you pass, you do want the BIG Goal and are on your way to it. If you fail, then your BIG Goal is just a dream you won't ever achieve. Pass or fail... it's best to know which and then get down to making progress or finding a new goal.

This test is simple. And only you know your score. Just answer courageously answer three questions and boom, you know. Be honest with yourself, you've earned that. And based on this you can tell if you will succeed or fail. The good news is you can change your actions and retake the test as many times as you'd like until you pass.

Question 1: "Am I building the skills I need to make this goal a reality?"

Are you taking courses, practicing the craft, hiring coaches, putting in the time to get the experience you need through trial and error, and working to get better so you can succeed? If yes, you get a point. Otherwise a goose egg.

Question 2: "Am I using my skills to move my project ahead?"

You can't be the world's greatest inventor if you never sell an invention. The only way to move your project ahead is to use your skills to execute the important tasks. If you execute you have a chance at success and get a point. If not, another goose egg.

Question 3: "Am I going fast enough?"

Success takes time, resources, and effort. But if you go at a snail's pace time will eat your resources and drown your effort. Time is a hungry beast indeed. Time burns cash, energy, and gives competitors a chance to trample you. Set a deadline that is difficult or impossible to meet. And go toward it as fast as you can. Moving as fast as you can? Great you've got another point. Too slow, another goose egg.

To succeed you need 3 points on this 0 - 3 scale. Yep, 100%. Because even just one of these attributes is missing you will fail.

How many points did you get? What is driving you forward or holding you back?

If you got 3 then try to speed up. If you got 2 then worked on the 3rd. If you got 0 or 1 then maybe this goal isn't really what you want. Maybe it's what your spouse or parents wanted. Reflect and see who really wants this goal and if it's you then go for the missing points.

Remember, you cannot scale a mountain, write that novel, sell that invention, or launch that startup if you never leave your desk.

Happy Innovating!

Please, comment below and let's see how we can get your BIG Goal on the express track.

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