The Law of Big Enough

You need to have goals that are big enough to excite you and propel you forward. Small, wimpy goals bring no zest with them and are easy to forget.

Here’s an example of a wimpy goal — “Well, I guess I’d like to get rid of a little weight if I could.” I sure wouldn’t feel motivated by that one.

A big, strong and compelling goal would be “I will eat better and exercise more so I can be at my ideal weight, look and feel the way I want and have more energy for my life and those I love.”

Feel the emotional difference? The second one picks you up, builds momentum and propels you forward. That’s what we want.

The Law of Small Enough

You need to break the most compelling goals into smaller, more manageable pieces. Other than amputation, I know of no way to get rid of 40 pounds in a week. However, if you break this one down into small actions — what you eat and how much you exercise
each day — that can get you to your goal, then each day can bring a small success your way.

The Law of “Let’s Roll”

Some of the most compelling words that came out of that dark September day were “Let’s roll.”

So instead of sitting around thinking “I wish and I should,” and then at the end of the year sitting around thinking “I coulda- shoulda-woulda,” start today. Use these goal setting and goal getting tips and any others you can find to create the kind of life you’ll enjoy showing up for every day.

So let’s roll.