An Approach That Honors Your Purpose and Goals
My purpose is at the forefront of my thoughts daily. I can’t say this was always the case before that. If it had been, I would have more to show for it. As a result, my successes have been inconsistent and my failures disappointing. I have worked hard to learn and implement new practices to help me fulfill on my purpose, realize the day’s goals and convert failures into valuable lessons.
How I start my day is key to ensuring my thoughts, actions and energy go directly to my goals and aren’t siphoned off towards things that are unproductive. Here is what I do:
1. Begin each day with my Miracle Morning practices. (See The Miracle Morning Changed Everything)
2. Review my prioritized list of all the things I want to accomplish for the day.
3. Take action on my list immediately. If exercise is on the list, I do it.
4. Eliminate all distractions during the time I have carved out to work. I engage in no social media like Facebook, internet surfing or texting until I have completed the items on my list.
5. Allow for no excuses. Just because there may be an item on my list that’s challenging or something I don’t know how to do, doesn’t mean I can’t make progress. I carve out 20 minutes and give it my best effort. Oftentimes, I find a groove and make a ton of headway. This sets me up nicely the next time I work on the task.
6. Allow only things into my consciousness that contribute to my goal. Gossip, negative self talk, blame and victimization of myself or others are not contributions. They are distractions and prevent me for making progress.
7. Review my list at the end of the day to see how I performed. I strive for completion and measurable progress on all items. I make sure I complete my non-negotiables. And if something wasn’t finished, I commit to making progress on it the next day. I don’t beat myself up over it. I am after progress and results, not perfection.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 the next day.
Implement these daily practices today so you get where you want to be and realize your purpose in less time.
Keith
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