The fear of stretch goals

Many consultants fear setting stretch goals.
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They worry they'll fail or overcommit.
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Here’s how you can do it and succeed.
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​#1 Inspire yourself.
​Ambitious targets push you. They inspire greater effort and creativity. So, don't settle for easy wins.
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Set yourself up to achieve more than you think is possible.

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​#2 Stretch goal.
​Choose something you want to achieve. Decide how you will push the limits. Commit yourself to go further.
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Now you need to JFDI!

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​#3 Into action.
​Break stretch goals down into manageable steps. Track your progress. Celebrate each milestone reached.
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Revise your plan if needed.
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​#4. Embrace failure.​
You may not hit the mark every time. The effort is worth it though. Find out what you're capable of.
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Learn from any setbacks
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​#5 Improve.
​Stretch goals drive growth. Challenge yourself to be better than you were yesterday. Notice how your capabilities improve.
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And prepare for the surprise.

Mini-mission

What stretch goals have you set for yourself lately? ​ Let me know.