Wow, just like that 2021 is gone and we are in 2022. Can you believe how fast 2021 went? All of the events that happened in our world, the good, the bad, the ugly. How about you, did you accomplish all your goals in 2021?
Chances are that 2021 had us stumbling a bit in our goals and we also needed to shift our goals with the everchanging environment.
This year when we sit down in some of our quiet time to think about 2022 we need to make sure we have some firepower behind our goals. That’s right just because we have a goal does not mean we will achieve the goals. We need to have a “WHY” behind our goals. The why will keep us moving forward when times get tough.
There are areas we can grow and should be focused on that for 2022. I will be taking the next two weeks to plan out 2022 to make it a better than this past year. The reason why, is if we are not growing, we are dying. That is right we need to constantly be growing. I choose growth and for that I need a plan for whatever I am shooting for. Even if I do not hit the bullseye ever time.
I will be sitting down to make a plan for 2022 by looking at where I want to be. It’s like shooting a long-range shot, we need to plan before we pull the trigger to hit the target accurately. To do this I start with the end in mind. When I was a child, I used to do mazes all the time. I loved them. I learned early on that to find the path through the maze, it was easier actually start at the finish and work my way back to the start. Try it if you don’t believe me.
I was able to attend an event at the church I attend and there was this thing called a “purpose statement” that they were talking about. Before you leave because I talked about church, hear me out. This purpose statement aligned with my DISC profile, my passions, and my gifts that I have. This purpose statement is “WHY” I am here. Why I am on this earth and why I matter.
This purpose statement is a compass when things get tough, or we get knocked off course by something like a pandemic. This purpose statement will allow us to focus on why we are here so we can dust ourselves off and get back to putting one step forward at a time if needed. It will keep us moving forward. Those that do not have purpose are easily tossed back and forth like a boat by the waves. Those that know where they are going and why, will keep moving in the direction they need to go and find that extra strength from within to keep going.
This means yes, we need to pause and really thing about our why before we just start throwing goals up on the wall. We really need to focus in on this target if we want to hit it. Take time to understand your purpose and you will have more energy and determination to achieve your goals.
I will have quite a few stretch goals for myself and my business to grow in 2022. I have personal goals that I will also be putting in for this year. All of them will align with my purpose which will give them more strength and foundation.
I will also use the EOS system (insert link https://www.eosworldwide.com/hubfs/EOS-VTO.pdf) for planning goals. This is a fantastic system that anyone can use for work, or personal goals. I have adapted it to work for me in both areas of my life.
The key is to still plan because if we don’t aim at anything, we’ll hit it every time.
We need to make plans even if we do not hit them all. It’s okay not to hit all of our goals, but we need to try to grow and move forward, not get down on ourselves, and have that target we are trying to strive for each and every day.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Kevin Sidebottom
“Businesses wonder why the majority of their sales teams struggle at winning profitable business. I teach your sales team to walk with the customer through the five buying decisions, and in the correct order to generate more sales with high margins!”