PLANNING FOR 2010 WITH THE BACKBONE INSTITUTE
Last week we talked about the importance of Reflection in getting ready for a bold launch in 2010. We practiced reviewing your calendar and seeking clues to help you have a stronger, more productive, and happier 2010.
Today’s work: Planning
Two things to consider before we get to planning.
1. It’s easy, when you look back, to find the things you did wrong. (Or think you did wrong.) We often seek to correct mistakes, thinking that this will take us to greater success. But if we make incorrect cause and effect judgments, we may be on the wrong track. Sports analogy: Have a short-term memory. “Acknowledge and move on!”
2. Recognize how much of your time was spent doing things others have recommended vs. working on things YOU want to do to advance your success.
a. Case in point: Many people go to networking events believing that their visibility will enhance their chances of getting new business.
b. Most people admit to feeling uncomfortable at networking events and view them as “necessary evils.”
c. If you do not have a networking objective and plan, you are likely wasting your time and that of others.
THE BACKBONE INSTITUTE’S WEEKLY CALL UP YOUR CHARACTER!
Play to WIN, not to “not lose.” When you play to not lose, you become conservative, afraid of making mistakes and… you make mistakes. When you play to not lose, you lose. When you play to win, you are more excited, determined and focused. You take your game to your opponent.
PLAY TO WIN, NOT TO LOSE.
• Mindset
• Energy
• Daily habits
What do you want to accomplish in 2010? - You did this last week.
• What work do you want to do?
• What income do you want to earn?
• What do you want your life outside work to be like?
• Whose life do you want to influence?
What help do you need?
It can be hard to ask for help. Nobody wants to feel deficient. But you cannot do everything you need to do to succeed on your own. When you can be vulnerable, you allow others to open up, too.
• What skills are necessary to meet your 2010 goals?
• Which of these skills will you need from others?
• Who will you contact?
• What will you ask for?
Look at your social media contacts; surely there is someone in your network who can help.
What resources do you need?
Important to know as you ask for help.
• Knowledge/experience
• Money
• Technology
• Marketing
• Production and Distribution
How committed to your goal(s) will you be? Your commitment affects the willingness of others to help you. Create a plan!
Where can you find these resources?
• Social media
• Family, friends, neighbors
• Networking groups
• Community groups
When you know what you want, you can go look for it with purpose.
Practice the discipline of creating a weekly action list. Make it and work it!
OUT TAKES:
This is what the process of creating The Backbone Institute podcasts sounds like before editing. It’s far from perfect AND it’s a ton of fun!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Decade!
