June is here and with it, comes a powerful reminder for all of us!
As we approach the middle of 2012, it’s a great time to look at the promises we made to ourselves and the goals we set in January, to see if we are on track or not.
Why bother?
For most small business owners, January is NOT the start of a New Year – it’s simply another chance to relive the same old year, over again. Many find they grow their business to a certain size and then reach a plateau, which they stay close to for the remainder of their career. They get frustrated, working harder and harder, yet making little meaningful progress. It’s like Groundhog Day, only there’s nothing at all funny about it.
Thankfully Groundhog Day can be avoided!
How to get back on track, starting NOW!
Most business owners fly out of the traps in January, focused and filled with inspiration for the year ahead. However, those who grow the most rewarding, successful businesses, maintain their focus and motivation throughout the whole 12 months. That kind of focus is what you and I need to apply right now, while there is still enough time for us to make any improvements or changes, in order to achieve our 2012 goals.
Go back and look at the goals, targets and promises you made at the start of the year. Recommit to doing what’s required, so you can achieve the progress you deserve. Learn what you need to learn. Get the help you need, in those areas where you need it. To help you, here are 9 useful tips to blow the lid off your potential, between now and December!
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Thank you, Jim. Yes, mid year is a really good time to review goals and get renergised and refocused on doing whatever is necessary to finish the year on a hugely successful note. I’ve just reviewed my goals and raised the bar for a best-ever finish to the year.
Best to you,
Robin
@robindickinson
Diamond-focused biz planner.
Good luck on the 2nd leg of 2012, Robin.
Thanks for making me really think, Jim.
I’m not on course for where I want to be and it’s time to turn things round.
Thank you.
You’re welcome, Shirley.
Such a great reminder Jim! And I would add that, not only is June a good time to check if we’re still on track, we need to be constantly monitoring and adjusting our course as needed.
To stay motivated we have to celebrate the little achievements along the way, not just the big goals.
Thank you
Louise
Hi Louise. I agree. Those mini victories along the way are extremely important. I make a point to celebrate all the little victories and advise everyone to do the same.
Great post, Jim.
It’s middle of the year, and it’s ideal time to take stock and do a thorough review and regain some new strength and motivation to move on with our goals. Thanks for the reminder!
If you need a systematic approach to stay on track with goals, check my website for some tips.
Thanks,
Harry
Hi Jim, I love your site, I read your dofollow experiment and stayed around to learn more, thanks for a series of great articles about many things, the Klout post was an interesting read also tho I’ve never heard of it.
When I was in the rat race as a pipeline inspector I seemed forced into joining every CV uploader agency type site and hated every minute of it.
This post on goal setting is an inspiration and reinforces my own outlook. I just started serious blogging and now doing a bit of promoting, I’m learning fast
Thanks for a nice blog and a great read.
Pete Bailey.