We covered the Power of Visualization quite a bit in this space the past few months and continue to URGE you to exercise this power in ALL you seek to do! (scroll through archives for refresher on this topic).
There is another concept - easy to achieve - that goes hand in hand with this "Visualization". In fact, Visualization is Step # 2 in the process!
Step Numero Uno is Making a Goal - and WRITING IT DOWN!!
Do not underestimate the potency and "reality-creating" effect that WRITING DOWN a goal has on the person attempting to achieve that goal!
It is hard to explain as to why it has such a power - but it certainly does!!
I was watching a nice piece on the 2008 Olympics Team this morning on ESPN and they were highlighting the accomplishments of the 6-time Gold Medal US Swimmer, Michael Phelps.
His performance in 2004 was simply amazing and impressive - but out of the entire piece what struck me most was the exchange he had with the interviewer at the end of the clip.
They mentioned in the voiceover that Phelps "writes down" every one of his Goals, keeps them on his nightstand, and reads them DAILY!
The interviewer asked him about this and he said he has been doing that since he was a kid. The interviewer then asked him what I view as the entire point to this entry today.
He asked Phelps: "Of all the goals you have written down over the years, how many of them have been accomplished?"
Phelps answer? "ALL OF THEM." Every single one of the goals he set for himself and wrote down - he accomplished!!! 100%!!!
Simply amazing indeed!
So here is the First Step, 1-2 punch for you to work on today!
1. Set a Goal --- WRITE IT DOWN! Base it on what you want - better fitness, better relationships, better career, better education - ANYTHING you WANT!
Identify it right now and WRITE IT DOWN!
Keep it in your pocket- on your fridge - on your nightstand - ANYWHERE you can see it readily and be reminded of it!
2. Visualize the achievement of that GOAL(s)!! How will you feel after you achieve it - what will it look and feel like to have run that marathon, rode that bike in the race, get an "A" on your exam, lose "10" pounds, graduate from school with honors, WIN 6 GOLD MEDALS!! ;)
And of course the third step is ACTION/EXECUTION!!
Go After It! Take that first step! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!!!!
Haven't you learned this by now? ;)
For more on Goal Setting and Planning you must check out http://www.alliedeffort.blogspot.com/!!!
Stay Strong!
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