Achieving goals is an endeavor that requires a master plan. Why? Because you need something concrete on paper - virtual or otherwise - to help you stay focused and grounded. Having a plan prevents you from becoming clueless as to which step to take next. While you can't really predict ALL the steps you will take to achieve your goals, at the very least you have a solid baseline to work with, and from there you can make adjustments. In the same way that an entrepreneur needs a business plan to know how he will conduct his business in the first quarter or so, a person looking to achieve a goal should have a list of things he should do for the initial stage of his endeavor.
Below are suggestions on what your plan should include:
1. A clear description of your goal. Start with something general then flesh it out. For example, your goal is to become an accountant. Next, figure out if you want to service the public or private sector. So how do you parse that next in your master plan? Ask yourself which area of finance interests you most. Is it corporate finance, forensic accounting, income tax or tax planning? Being able to break down plans into specifics clearly and concisely is crucial to successfully achieving goals.
2. A timeline for achieving goals. Every goal should have a deadline. If your greatest ambition is to win a leading role in a musical, you better achieve that while you're young and healthy, or at least until your vocal chords and physical endurance can still hold out. The older you are, the more unrealistic it is to still include in your master plan an audition for a musical that features plenty of intensive song and dance sequences�unless you're eyeing the role of a geriatric figure!
3. The financial aspect of your goals. Achieving goals cost money. Whether it's about putting up a business that requires capital or earning a degree that might force you to take out a student loan, you need to plan your finances very carefully. It would be great if you found people to sponsor your endeavors, but just so you don't set yourself up for disappointment, just assume that you will have to be self-sufficient most of the time. This should be easy if your credit rating is good or you have some money saved to pursue your goals. The former would make it easy for you to get approved for a loan. The latter will help minimize any new debt you have to accrue. Be prudent with your money.
4. The things you need to give up. Achieving goals always requires some sort of sacrifice. Famous successful people have had to endure some hardships along the way. Some had to mortgage their homes to get capital for their business. A number had to leave families and friends behind to pursue their dreams of Hollywood. This might be the most painful thing to add to your master plan but it is also a necessity, as you need to know what you're setting yourself up for early into the plan. It's always better to predict the emotional costs rather than find out when you're already midway.
5. The people who should be involved. This is a requirement for your master plan if your endeavor is a collaboration with family or friends. List all the people involved and what their roles are in achieving goals for your group project. Take this opportunity to look at the list and see if each person is indeed a reliable contributor. Remove anyone who will only be dead weight to your progress. Examples of "deadweight members" are those who contribute little to no financial capital, do not complete the tasks assigned to them and are always making up excuses. Retain only the most focused and dedicated people on the team.
Good luck in achieving goals that will take you to great places. You deserve to lead a fulfilling life and it is hoped that you will learn to give back in order to help build a better community.
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