There are a lot of actions that we need to take to get where we are going. Those who are committed to do anything and everything to make their dreams a reality need to create momentum.
1. How determined are you?
Asking “are you willing to do whatever it takes?” creates a movement
inside you and has you consider the actions you really need to take. If
the answer is anything but yes, then the goal isn’t right. You need to
go back and choose something you are willing to do anything to achieve.
For many people, the answer is an immediate and resounding yes—the goal
is so big, so lofty and so inspiring, they would do whatever it takes to
get there.
2. Think outside the box.
If you are willing to
do whatever it takes to get to your goal, the follow-up question is:
“What do you need to get there?” This is where people start to struggle.
In many cases, the actions people take are the correct ones—consistent
actions that propel you toward your goal. But if that was enough, why
aren’t you closer to your goal by now? Consider what else you could do
to get there. Who could you contact that has succeeded in the past? What
groups, classes or events could you join?
3. Step outside of your comfort zone.
If you are willing to do anything to achieve your goal, that also means
taking actions you’ve never taken before. This might mean contacting
people above you, making financial investments you might not feel
entirely ready for, or seeking out opportunities for increased brand
exposure. Whatever it is, you need to move past the fear and be willing
to take the first step forward. If you stay where you are, you will
never get closer to your goal.
4. Take massive action.
Beyond
doing the actions that will bring you closer to your goals, you must
also be willing to dream and act bigger. You cannot win big contracts if
you’re not willing to reach out to decision makers at large
organizations. You cannot be given opportunities to speak on large
stages if you don’t contact the organizers. Those who are willing to do
whatever it takes will look toward their ultimate dream and take the
necessary massive action to bring immediate results, instead of hoping
they will eventually work their way up to that point. There’s a saying
that if you never ask, the answer will always be no, but if you just
ask, you might get a yes.
5. Follow up and follow through.
It
is not enough to take massive action once, you must do it over and
over. You might put in your requests and never hear back. This could
happen several times. People get busy; they forget about emails; they
never check their voicemail—no different than you or me. You might have
to follow up several times before receiving a response. You might have
to make several presentations before you finally nail it. Once that
moment hits, express it with gratitude and ensure the person and
opportunity is not forgotten. Use that moment as momentum for your next
big step, because you were willing to do whatever it takes to get to
your goal—and you will be able to do it all over again.
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