PODCAST: THE 3 BIGGEST GOAL SETTING MISTAKES HOLDING YOU BACK
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WHY YOU’RE NOT HITTING YOUR GOALS (AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)
Have you ever felt like no matter how many goals you set, you just can’t seem to make real progress? You start the quarter excited, list out everything you want to accomplish, and then… life happens. Before you know it, you’re overwhelmed, behind, and frustrated.
The #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make with Goal Setting
Here’s the truth: Most entrepreneurs fail to hit their goals because they set too many of them.
It sounds counterintuitive, right?
But when you try to focus on everything, you end up making real progress on nothing.
Instead, what if you narrowed your focus? What if you picked just THREE goals for the next 90 days… and then gave 80% of your energy to ONE main priority?
This approach ensures that your efforts aren’t scattered across too many tasks, leading to real, measurable progress in your business.
Three Key Steps to Achieving Your Goals
1. Review What Worked (and What Didn’t)
Before setting new goals, take time to reflect on the past 90 days. Ask yourself:
What goals did I achieve?
What challenges or roadblocks did I encounter?
What strategies worked well, and what should I adjust?
By understanding what’s worked in the past, you can avoid repeating mistakes and build on past successes.
2. Set Realistic Goals That Move the Needle
Rather than setting a long list of goals, focus on three clear, actionable goals that align with your bigger vision. Then, choose one main priority to dedicate 80% of your efforts to.
Ask yourself:
What are the top three things I want to achieve in the next 90 days?
Which one of these is my biggest priority?
What specific actions will help me reach these goals?
3. Create an Action Plan and Schedule It
Once you have your top three goals, break them down into actionable steps:
Identify the tasks required to reach each goal.
Assign deadlines to each task.
Schedule time in your calendar to execute these tasks consistently.
By mapping out your plan in advance, you’ll stay on track and avoid getting caught up in distractions.
Want a Step-by-Step Plan? Get the Quarterly Planning Workshop!
If you’re ready to take this a step further, get the Quarterly Planning Workshop, where I’ll walk you through creating your own 90-day success plan. In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn how to:
✔️ Review what worked (and what didn’t) over the last 90 days
✔️ Set realistic goals that actually move the needle
✔️ Create an action plan to follow through… without burning out
Because here’s the thing: A goal without a plan is just a wish. And we’re not here to build businesses on wishes.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by big ambitions, but the secret to success is strategic simplicity. By setting fewer goals and creating a clear action plan, you can make real progress in your business without burning out.
Let’s make this next quarter the one where things finally click.
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