You Are Much More Productive Than You Think You Are

You just aren’t using the right tools.

What is it that keeps you from achieving your goals?

Is it a lack of focus? A lack of motivation? A lack of specific strategies to accomplish those goals? Or is it a combination of many things?

What separates those who can’t achieve their goals from those who can is the ability to take regular action on top priority objectives. Truly successful individuals have clearly outlined goals that are backed up by principles refined over time.

These principles provide them with guidance on what is important. Defining these principles and outlining these long-term goals comes easily to some, but for others, it can be a huge challenge. But once these long-term goals have been identified, the challenge becomes how best to tackle the day-to-day tasks and actions that are required to turn dreams into reality.

Sometimes, the hardest part of taking action is the planning that goes into it. Big ideas are sexy and exciting, but day-to-day monotonous tasks are rarely as exciting. Armchair entrepreneurs would rather dream big and assume the hard work that goes into day-to-day activities will just take care of itself. While some people choose to dive into the action without thinking, those who want to really make lasting change and reach their goals must plan ahead.

When people think about something they’d like to accomplish, they tend to focus on the first step. Whether it’s a trip they’d like to go on or a skill they’d like to learn, they usually look at the very first thing that needs to happen without considering the longer-term implications. Try creating an Action Memo to help you connect your long term goals with concrete actions and stay motivated even when you struggle to keep moving forward.

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