Are You Ready
To Make A Strong Finish?
by: Pat Morgan
Talk about a strong finish! In their inspiring story of perseverance which ultimately led to great success and victory, the Detroit Shock won their first ever WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) championship title. USA Today told of their "worst-to-first odyssey" where the team, after winning only nine games in 2002, they finished 2003 with a league-best record and championship title. What was their formula for success? "They did not quit... they believed they could succeed and played their best... They also have a coach in whom they believe and who gives them confidence."
The Shocks championship victory is an example of what can happen through perseverance and continuing to work toward a dream. Although your goals may seem out of reach, it is too soon to quit. There is still time to make significant progress toward your goals. Following are four tips to guide you in achieving your goals for the year and making a strong finish.
Four Tips for a Successful Finish
1. REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS. Take a
look at your accomplishments since the beginning of the year. Are you on track
to accomplish your goals? Have you lost sight of some goals in the busy-ness of
daily activities? Acknowledge the progress that you have made and determine
which goals you will continue to pursue.
Ask yourself: What have I accomplished to date? Which goals are most important to me?
2. REASSESS YOUR GOALS. Are you
clear about what you want to achieve? Are your goals based on your true values
or on something you feel you should do or ought to do? Give yourself permission
to re-define or even eliminate goals that may no longer fit.
Ask yourself: Are my goals based on my true values? What do I really want to achieve?
3. RENEW YOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR
SUCCESS. Are you committed to achieving your goals? Decide that you will do
what it takes to be successful in accomplishing the goals that are important to
you.
Ask yourself: What is one thing I can do today to strengthen my commitment?
4. GET SUPPORT IN REACHING YOUR
GOALS. Any endeavor is easier and more fun when shared with another. Having a
teacher, mentor or a coach who is there to nurture and support you, to offer
feedback and perspective and to challenge you to do more than you could
accomplish on your own will increase your likelihood for success.
Ask yourself: Who will I ask to support me in reaching my goal?
"Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life." ~ Harvey Mackay
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About The Author Pat Morgan, MBA and
Professional Coach, has 10 years experience helping teams manage
organizational and cultural change. As President of Smooth Sailing, she
supports individuals and organizations in managing change, improving
performance and achieving excellence both professionally and personally. She
has created and led workshops and seminars for organizations such as: the
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the American Society
for Training and Development (ASTD) and Rotary International. |
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