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Why You Can’t Afford NOT To Think Big


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YOU’RE NOT LOCKED IN FOREVER

Or, on the flip side, what if we set some big goals… and then we don’t hit them? Won’t that be a total bummer? Isn’t it better not to set ourselves up for disappointment?

And I totally get it! But let me be the first to say that just because we set a destination of where we want to go in our business doesn’t mean we’re not allowed to change course along the way. I think it’s super important to be flexible with our goals. Sometimes, we’ll realize along the way that the goal we’re working towards isn’t what we want anymore. Other times, we’ll realize that what we’re doing isn’t getting us to where we want to go, and we’ll have to completely change course.

And both of those situations are a-okay. In fact, we should expect them.

And it’s that direction that will keep us moving forward, no matter what course or destination we ultimately decide is right for us and our blogs.

TAKE A STEP BACK EVERY NOW AND THEN

PAY ATTENTION TO THE FEELING IN YOUR GUT

If you’re thinking, “Well, all of this sounds great, but I have too much to do! I don’t have time to think big,” I totally get it. But remember—we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Spending some of that time working towards our big goals isn’t any harder than losing all of our time with the small stuff (and trust me, all the day-to-day stuff isn’t going anywhere).

PLAN SMALL

Of course, a big goal is only as good as your ability to execute, and that is where planning small comes in.

Once you’ve established your big goal, you’ll need to break it down into manageable bite-sized pieces—smaller goals for your quarter, your month, your week and your day. And then you’ll need to make sure that you are setting time aside EACH DAY to work towards that bigger goal. Because ultimately it is your daily actions that will get you to where you want to go.

A great way to start is by filling out the worksheet we mentioned in Brooke’s story. This is a worksheet we use for coaching in the Powerhouse program and it looks something like this: 

After you claim your Wildy Important Goal, you determine five milestones to measure that will help you reach that goal. These could be things like revenue numbers per product, # of email subscribers, #of podcast downloads, etc. Whatever you determine to be an important milestone in order to achieve your WIG. Then from there, you look at where you are now and break down step by step within each milestone what it’s going to take to reach that goal. 

But the question is, do you know where that is?

If you are an existing business owner and recognize that thinking big is something that you struggle with, you are not alone! But that is also a really good reason to be in a community of business owners with similar goals because we have discussions like this weekly in our Powerhouse program and it is MAGIC seeing the transformation in our members as they find their drive and see the results they have wanted for so long. 

If you need this too, here are your next steps: 

1. Register for our FREE on Demand Video Training 

2. Secure your spot in the Powerhouse program while the introductory rate is still available. 

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6 Comments

  1. Hi Ruth,

    I absolutely loved this post. As a beginning blogger I often find myself somewhat daunted by the big goal of making a career out of my passion for blogging. So it is fantastic to read an article explaining that these ‘big goals’ are meant to be a bit daunting and scary! Sometimes, I feel like I must be crazy and the end goal seems so far away, almost unattainable. But, as you say, having small weekly goals that keep me moving towards my larger goals make the whole adventure seem a bit less scary. As with all things, patience is key and success rarely happens over night!

    All the best,
    Amy

  2. Hi Ruth,
    Thoroughly enjoyed the post and completely agree that we need to think big about our blog.
    We often forget the entire purpose of blogging when we get busy with those small things. I have personally been able to find time working towards my bigger goal after I started to outsource some of my routine activites.
    I have heard a lot of people coming back with the same objections like “what if I’m not able to achieve my bigger goals” and the answer lies in committing yourself.
    That reminds me of a tip one of my mentor once told me. If you want a push to achieve your goals, go to your worst critic and tell them about what your big goals are and what you will do when you achieve them.
    Then everytime you see them, their awkward look as if questioning you sarcastically will push you to work towards your goal..

    Regards
    DK

  3. I love your quote Ruth. I agree the things that we do on a day-to-day basis may seem small but it will eventually get us to achieve our bigger dreams. Since I work full time at my day job, it takes much longer to see results but staying focused is the key to keeping myself motivated.

    Thank You for the inspiration!

  4. Great points, Ruth. Zooming out and seeing the big picture is much more intimidating because all of a sudden, the “what-ifs” come rushing through your mind and all you can think about is defeat. Doing the little things feels much safer because you know you can do them. It’s the balance you strike between the two that can keep you centered and true.

    Just like driving to your destination, you need to do all the little things in-between(check your mirrors, signal, stay in the lines, etc.) but you can’t forget to make sure you’re actually going in the right direction!

    Thanks for the reminder to take 1 step back in order to take 2 steps forward!

  5. I have the tendency to procrastinate by planning, so I really needed the reminder to limit my all-out planning sessions to once a year, and mini ones each quarter. I’m a designer, so I channeled my need to plan into designing a printable calendar that keeps me on track with my goals, and gave me a lead magnet for my blog!

    The planning stage feels “safer”, but the more I go through EBA 3.0 and do it scared, the more I like trading safety for progress.

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