Small business owners: tips for goal setting

Join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Thursday February 4th for an evening of networking, great food and an interactive goal setting agenda. Register now or learn more.

Our guest speaker Lloyd Franke will guide us through goal setting strategies. Here's a preview of one of his tips:

Tip 2 of 4: Step outside yourself and observe

Sometimes it is a useful exercise to “step outside ourselves” and act as an independent observer. Pretend you are someone else.

Attitude

• How are you doing in your quest to stop negative thoughts?
  
• What’s the possibility of reaching your goals?
  
• Are you truly committed?
  

It helps to keep our new paradigm visible: stick a note on your computer; put a note on the mirror; review your paradigm, guidelines, and goals before bed at night.

Action
Are you avoiding the steps you know are necessary to move toward your results? “Time for a cup of coffee.” Or “I better check my email – there may be something important.” Or “I can’t start that project now, I only have a half an hour.” Sound familiar?

If you observe this behavior in your day, you know what to do about it. Practice discipline and stay with the work. Set up a reward for finishing (coffee, stretch, etc.)

"Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." -- Conrad Hilton