When we create our goals for business success, it’s with a great transformation in mind. 

Sometimes your business goals feel overwhelming. So what do you do?

Nothing. Or you may start and then stop your progression.

It’s normal. 

Those business goals are still hanging out there in the you-niverse, though. Maybe you’ve had paralysis by analysis. Maybe your goal just feels too big. Maybe, like most of us, you expect immediate results. 

Momentum begins with one small step. When we’re cruising along we want to get to our business goals in the fastest way. But, it’s the consistent, small steps that are the most effective in helping you realize your dreams. You just have to practice a little bit (ok, a lot) of patience. 

I know, I know. This wasn’t the overnight formula you may have hoped for. 

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

“But, but!” Don’t resist the smaller steps. You just want results. Now. I get it. But something I do is limit the scope of my goals. Instead of setting a lofty goal, I set smaller achievements to build to “the big one”. Say I want to write a chapter, for instance. If I attempt to write a chapter all at once it’s not going to happen, I’ll feel disappointed, and likely procrastinate. Conversely, if I create a smaller daily or weekly goal that I can commit to, say, writing one hundred words? That’s feasible. I may even write more than that. 

Make a plan and track it. When you create your business goals, map out those mini goals that will give you a clear, successful path. Remember – small steps makes consistency equals consistency. Consistency equals progress. Progress equals momentum. You know the rest.

Have short deadlines. Short enough so you can work toward your goal without procrastination. When we have a goal set for too far in the future we may not prioritize it. But if you create a daily or weekly routine that accomplishes a mini goal, you’ll maintain momentum.

You can attain any goal you want. Pick a very small step you can accomplish consistently, and you will see transformative results. 

What’s the baby step you can take toward one of your business goals today? (Yes, pick one).

My challenge for you today is to pick a business goal, maybe one that feels overwhelming, and take five minutes to outline how you will achieve it in smaller, more frequent steps.

I cannot wait to hear what you’ve accomplished. 

-Mike