We have all seen those commercials on TV for products that are supposed to change your life. They offer an extra incentive if you Act Now.
They are creating urgency for you not to procrastinate because if you don’t do it now, it’s more likely that you will never do it at all.
When it comes to achieving goals, the best time to start is right now! Whatever your goals are, if you are truly serious about them, you must take the first step immediately.
In today’s world, we live in a fast pace environment in which we have a drive-through mentality. We want it, and we want it right now. Whether the goal is to get fit, be super successful in business or learn a foreign language, the final result seems distant and big. Immediately, our brain goes into procrastination mode. Many people will deal with something that’s unimportant first and then, when everything is out of the way, they will go for that goal.
The problem is, they never get to it. Procrastination is the killer of dreams.
Whatever your goals are, it’s important to make the decision to act on them immediately. Goals are important but you need to have a deep-seated WHY you are doing what you are doing. It must be a burning desire and determination. Your attitude should be. “I’m doing this, no matter what! Nothing is going to stop me or get in my way.” When you write out your goals, also write out the benefits that you will receive once you achieve them. This will give you the motivation to go out and make it happen. Break that big goal into small enough tasks so that you can do them even when you don’t feel motivated.
Now repeat after me “No more procrastination, I am acting on this right now, right here, right where I am.”
Make the decision to get rid of all the excuses like “I’m not ready, I need more training, I don’t know what I’m doing yet.” Whether you feel you are ready or not, it does not matter. The only way that you are going to excel at something and achieve your goals is to get out there and do it right now. Figure out the first step and just do it. You may need to make the first step you take a small one, that’s OK. Make the step as small as you need it to be to ensure that you will do it. Write down the thing that you will do right now and simply do it.
I’ve heard many people say “If you believe it, you can achieve it.” That may be true, but it’s not enough. ACTION is the foundational key to success. By acting right now, you will start to build momentum. Once you’ve taken that first step, make sure you know what the next step is and make a decision to take it. Keep moving and keep marching forward. If you want success, you have to take massive, determined actions.
Success is going to take a big commitment. You must commit to action every single day. You have to be relentless. By doing this, the actions that you take will become a routine habit. When you have a habit, you don’t even think about it anymore. This is part of your life. This is something that you do daily.
The extra effort will also bring you to an even higher level. The difference between mediocrity and success is an extra 10% effort. Whatever it might be, when you’re close to finishing or you’re feeling tired, put 10% more into it. Keep stretching yourself and you will grow.
Your goals and dreams can come true. It’s entirely up to you. No more procrastinating! You have incredible opportunities in front of you. They are life-changing and you can live the life of your dreams. There are no secret formulas. All you have to do is want it badly and then make the decision to go out and get it. Incredible opportunities are waiting. ACT NOW!
Happy Selling,
David
