Five Step Method for Attaining Goals

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Step 1 : Create a clear mental image of the outcome.

If you want to lose weight, imagine yourself as trim and fit with full of energy.

If you want to be a good husband/wife, imagine yourself as the most caring one of your family, helping all in their daily tasks

If you want to be a violinist, imagine yourself playing the songs which you like

Step 2 : Apply positive pressure on yourself.

Do a public pledge on your goal. Tell everyone you know you will lose weight/you will cook the lunch for family/will play the favorite song on violin

Associate pleasure with good habits, and punishment with bad habits – punish yourself (!)

Step 3 : Attach timeline to your goal.

...in next 5 months I will trim

…by 2012 Jan, I will learn 5 new songs

…in another 1 year, I will take my family and parents for 2 vacations

Step 4 : Write it down !

Get a notepad/book and write down your goals.

Classify the goals as family/profession/spiritual/personal.

Stick pictures and inspirational notes in it.

Step 5 : Apply Rule 21 !

For the new habit to crystallize it should be practiced for 21 days without break at the same time of the day.

Installation will be complete in our brain in 21 days and a new neural pathway will be created !!

Enjoy the process and have the True Passion for your goal !