I ask you, how many  programs, plans and experts do you have in your bag of goodies?   I'm betting a few, especially if you have been on line for any length of time. 

Here is the deal, they all work!

What's not working is you following the steps. 

Sometimes you have to refocus. One quick tip for today is take some time to list all the programs, plans experts you have access to; which can you place aside. which can you build on starting today. 

Get clear on your direction, focus and begin with just The Next Right Step!.

I love this little guy, reminds me of children at play and he won the game.

What will it take for you win your game in 2011?  Most of us set our goals as the end of the year approaches, set a deliberate plan and start to implement our plan immediately in the new year.

As time creeps into the cold January, long nights and most time dreary no sun days, our goals begin to be less important.  We may even start to make revisions.

We start to review them, shorten them, even toss them out and start over. They now quickly become archives of all the goals past. How do you break the cycle?

Three things you can do;

1. Make attainable goals first, what can you realistically accomplish in January.
2. Stretch yourself a bit on the February-April goals. The days are becoming longer, (if you live in my neck of the woods North America), the sun shines most days and energy levels are higher.  This is the time to lay the foundation for those "out of the comfort zone" goals.
   
3. Digging in deep May-December goals. Really stretch out of your comfort zone. Lay a strategic plan to accomplish each goal or activity with specific action plan and results. Devise a time frame with absolutes.
   

Decide this year to be your year, accomplish and produce. Move forward with a specific course of action. Set realistic attainable goals, focus on every aspect of your life. Don't sacrifice fun and entertainment, include them in your goals. What is the absolute most fun you can have this year. Set a course of action to do that fun thing and mark it off your list, then celebrate.

Oh, yes one more thing, it requires you get off your butt to accomplish what you put down on paper. So stand take a deep breath , focus and get started.

Just like pruning the vine to produce good fruit; your business must be pruned of all programs that may be standing in the way of you promoting your business

As a new or even seasoned marketer you may tend to hold onto every program or PDF Doc you have purchased since the beginning of your business.  Thinking you will use them tomorrow. 

Now don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with holding on to old things.  But are they bogging you down or are they promoting your growth? 

Just like the gardener pruning the vine, the bad wood must be cut away to make the vine healthy to produce good fruit; look at your business the same way.   Periodically analyze what you have and if you find it is not relevant to the process, prune it.

When the vine is over grown with foliage, the nourishment is directed to the foliage instead of the fruit which unsatisfactory fruit will be harvested. Even if there will be a harvest.

Same with your business, if you are crowding your business with programs that are not relevant you will feel anxiety, fear, and frustration.  You will be producing. Instead of working toward becoming a successful business owner you will spend time trying to heal from overwhelm.

Prune periodically, what do you really need in the process. Make a list of what you will need this week to get the job done.  Make a vow to use no more.

You don't have to throw it away, but at least put it at a distance so you won't be tempted until it's needed.

Even if you are not building a business on line, you can become consumed with daily task and loose site of the goal.  Decide what is important for the day. focus on that, prune the rest  and do no more. 

Let me know how you did, leave me a comment.

  We do not always recognize the obstacles holding us back.  If we did we could simply acknowledge the obstacles and move forward. Until we become aware and accept it as a stumbling block we cannot begin the process of change.

Becoming aware of the obstacles, or what is holding you back, and finding a solution, in order for you to move forward can be as simple as keeping a journal each day until you have a breakthrough. 

Journaling is a self-discovery process that helps you identify the challenges or obstacles holding you back.

Begin with 15 minutes, write about anything. Do not change spelling or punctuation, that is not important. The important thing is for you to write your thoughts.  Pour out your feelings, emotions, what ever is on your mind.  Do this for 15 minutes every day for a week.  See what revelations you discover.
 
Once you discover, acknowledge the challenge or obstacle holding your back, you can then begin the process of changing and moving forward.

An Obstacle according to Webster is something that impedes progress or achievement.

Overcome obstacles at any stage of life whether you are semi-retired, have lost your job, or just needing a part time job may slow your progress for a while, but it should never stop you from achieving

It is vital for you to see accomplishments in overcoming obstacles each day however small they may be. It will uplift and encourage you to tackle the bigger jobs that may lie ahead.

One simple step you can start today is make a daily to do list. List according to importance, making sure to check each off as you complete them.  Seeing even the smallest of task accomplished will boost your confidence and encourage you to move forward.

Isn't it is better to see some progress than none?

Les Brown said, "Wanting something is not enough, you must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariable come your way."

As you move through your daily list, no matter how small, it is will boost your confidence.  Creating a hunger for you to do more,to achieve more, focusing on you steps one at a time until you have moved through the list. 

Doing this every day will eventually bring about the desire to move forward. Success will be yours.

Don't forget to have a reward at the end of the day.