Happy 2012 StartUpNation!
As I wrap up Week #1 of this fabulous brand new year, I thought I would check in with all of you….
Have you set your Main Goal(s) for 2012?
More important, How do you plan to hold yourself accountable to your Goal(s)?
That is the kicker with goals. You can make as many goals as you want, but Accountability is what makes goals actually count. A Goal is only as good as the plan for holding yourself accountable to it.
I have found a number of ways to infuse accountability into your plans and goals:
Incorporate a Mastermind Group. A Mastermind Group is a small group of other professionals that meets together (in person or virtually) and helps promote one another’s success. If you are not in one, think about forming one! Look at it as a circle of Business Best Friends.
Hang a Written Mantra or Vision Board. A mantra is your very own words or goals that you want to keep repeating to yourself. If you are more visual, create a picture, drawing, or roadmap to hold you to your goals. Tape this vision high above your workspace to keep you motivated.
Set Alarms in your calendar. Program your computer or phone to ding on particular days, times, etc when you WANT to remind yourself of checking your progress on goals. This is useful when you get stuck daydreaming about the possibilities because it makes you get back to reality.
Engage a Business or Life Coach. If you find yourself really struggling with holding yourself accountable, hire someone to help you. This will cost you some money, but if you match up with the right coach, he/she will certainly help you monitor progress.
……Still looking for some accountability inspiration?
Check out what some other amazing Entrepreneurs are doing in 2012!
Nicole Fende is a credentialed actuary with experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Investment Banker, and successful entrepreneur. Nicole (a.k.a. The Numbers Whisperer™) helps her clients learn how to effectively and enjoyably run the financial side of their business.
Main goal: Killer launch and sales of my first book, How to be a Finance Rock Star.
Plan for Accountability: As an entrepreneur, my bank account balance keeps me accountable.
David Shirey has been training, inspiring, and leading sales teams and workforces to incredible new heights for two decades, and now is the author of the new book, Rare Confidence.
Main goal: Spread the message to as many people as possible that the secret to attacking your dreams is CONFIDENCE!
Plan for Accountability: Doing the right thing is not a some of the time thing; it’s an all the time thing!
Heather Allard is a mother of three kids and the founder of The Mogul Mom, a free daily email for moms who run a business, raise a family and rock both.
Main goal: To grow The Mogul Mom’s free daily email for mom entrepreneurs to 25,000 subscribers.
Plan for Accountability: Through a small group of peers who know my goals and hold me to ’em. I hold myself accountable by sharing my goals and actions taken with a couple of mentors who’ve accomplished what I’m trying to accomplish.
Haralee Weintraub is CEO of Haralee Sleepwear, ‘Cool Garments for Hot Women.’
Main Goal: Have 2 National exposures on our company.
Accountability: Target the avenues where I think this goal can be achieved, and work on it every week.
Now, let’s hear your Goal and Plan for Accountability!
Looking forward to sharing your Goals and Accountability in 2012, Rachel
