Are You Boring?

After my Christmas holiday in South Africa, I checked my email and as usual for this time of year, my inbox was jam packed with newsletters talking about how to create New Years resolutions. While all this information is useful, it is a complete waste of time if you cannot follow through...

A recent survey reported only 22% of people keep their resolutions for just 3 to 6 months.

I believe the reason that so many of us don't follow through with our resolutions is not because we don't know how to create them, but because we create BORING, LITTLE, UNINSPIRING resolutions!

My mentor, Dr Tony Quinn, always says that the secret to massive success is creating a BIG goal that inspires you so much, you jump out of bed in the morning looking forward to accomplishing it.

Most New Years resolutions sound like this: "I want to get fit" or "I want to make a million bucks".

UUUGH! How boring...

What would happen if we just thought BIGGER?

• "I want to get fit" might turn into "I'm going to complete a half marathon in the next 3 months".
• "I want to make a million bucks" might become "I'm going to find a way to turn my passion for ___ (fill in the blank) into a lucrative river of income that allows me to travel, have 4 day weekends and live the lifestyle I deserve".

Which do you think inspires more - the first set of resolutions or the second?

If you can find a way to turn your New Years Resolution into a BIG JUICY GOAL, you will MASSIVELY increase the chances of you accomplishing it.

Here are some tips to help you along the way...

1. Spend 10 minutes reflecting upon your successes in 2006 before you even begin to look at 2007. This will create the perfect mental state for you to create from. Don't even spend half a second on the failures, just focus on the successes.
2. Think of one goal you want to accomplish in 2007. Then ask yourself, "How can I make this goal so inspiring that it is irresistible to me"?
3. Now, ask yourself, "Is this goal BIG enough to keep me inspired and travel the year with me"? If not, think of how you could make it bigger. HINT: See if you can find a way to help others in fulfilling your goal.
4. Take the first step to accomplishing your goal NOW! Phone the gym now. Join a running club now. Take action NOW!
5. Tell all your friends and family what you are doing and ask them to support you if the going gets tough.
6. Just do it!

2007 can be the year your life became miraculous or it can just be another year. The good news is that you get to choose... So, what is it going to be?

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