I’m Dr. Hassan, a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Independent Practice Owner. I help physiatrists start and grow their own profitable practices so they can achieve financial independence and live without limits. Follow me on social media @DrHassanRehab.
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Accomplishing anything in life takes hard work and dedication to succeed. Although some believe that others may be lucky, have been given advantages, or at the right place at the right time, the truth is that most people have to work for what they want. When it comes to achieving your goals, you can take a series of steps to make them happen. Learn about this process and follow these three steps to success:
1. Know your outcome.
Perhaps the most crucial part of achieving your goals is knowing what you want to accomplish in the first place. You don’t set out on a journey to achieve a goal without first knowing what you want to accomplish. Specificity matters, as there are many ways that goals can be achieved without being specific about what you want. To figure out your outcome, determine your end result of what it is you want to accomplish.
Start with the end in mind. What does the end of the rainbow look like to you? Depending on your individual goals, you’ll need to ask yourself questions like: How much weight do I want to lose? How much extra money do I want to make? What is this specific job promotion or title I’m after? A non-specific, vague answer to one of these questions would be: My goal is to lose weight. However, to be more specific, decide how much weight you want to lose if you wish to tone and build muscle along the way, and include other important factors that go along with losing weight.
2. Find your inspiration.
Know your why. Why is your goal vitally important? Consider your motivations. Do you want to feel better about yourself and increase your self-esteem? Are you doing this to attain a healthier relationship with yourself or your partner? Are you doing this for your kids? Or to have a better life with your family? Your reason for going after your goal needs to be something inspiring. Something that will motivate you when times get tough for your most tremendous success.
3. Pick an effective strategy.
A good strategy is also necessary to help you achieve your goals. There are many different strategies for any goal, depending on what you want to accomplish. For instance, you can find more than several weight loss plans if your goal is to lose weight. There’s a no-carb diet, a low-carb diet, a diet plan that requires special shakes and drinks, and those that require you to cut out certain food groups.
In essence, a strategy is essentially like a recipe. If you follow the recipe that someone has for success, you also may have more chances of success if you follow that same recipe. To find a strategy, an excellent place to start would be to talk to others or research others who have charted the same path or achieved similar goals as yours. Asking questions or interviewing a mentor or another individual with experience will give you the insight you need to choose a strategy that works.
Never give up. Once you’ve chosen an effective strategy, have figured out your why, and have specified what your outcome is, you’ll have an enormous amount of success with achieving your goals. When you have an obstacle or setback, simply adjust your approach as necessary and continue moving forward. Remember, if you don’t give up, success is virtually assured.
Need help staying motivated while pursuing your goals? Check out our blog here on how to remain steadfast when you’re feeling the pressure of tough times.
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I’m Dr. Hassan, a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Independent Practice Owner. I help physiatrists start and grow their own profitable practices so they can achieve financial independence and live without limits. Follow me on social media @DrHassanRehab.
