THE POWER OF BABY STEPS How to Achieve
THE POWER OF BABY STEPS: How to Achieve
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES ¨Understand keys to success ¨Learn about goals ¨Make the connection between goals and success ¨Master the concept and use of Baby Steps
Keys to “Success” ¨Remember and celebrate your achievements so far – Accepted to a major university – Narrowed field of study to a major – Identified internship or job opportunities
More Keys to “Success” ¨Keep learning from others – Family & friends – Informational interviews – www. roadtripnation. com – What Should I Do With My Life? (Po Bronson)
And More Keys to “Success” ¨Define your next achievement ¨Create an action plan ¨Work your plan (just do it)
What is a goal? ¨Definition? – The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed; an objective. ¨Examples?
What makes a good goal? ¨A good goal is SMART ¨A bad goal is DUMB
S. M. A. R. T. GOALS ¨Specific ¨Measurable ¨Attainable ¨Relevant ¨Timeline / Trackable
Specific Goals ¨I will send out resumes. ¨Better: I will find 25 accounting firms in greater Indianapolis and send each company a resume and cover letter by November 1 st.
Measurable Goals ¨I want to do well in classes my last semester. ¨Better: I want to earn a 3. 85 GPA in my last semester.
Attainable Goals ¨I want to earn my MBA within 6 months year of graduation. ¨Better: Want to earn my MBA within five years of graduation.
Relevant Goals ¨ I want to improve my piano skills before getting an accounting job. ¨ Better: I want to improve my public speaking skills before applying for sales jobs. ¨ Goal must also be something you choose – not something that’s thrust upon you.
Trackable Goals (Timeline) ¨Get a job ¨Better: I will: – Research at least 20 major companies in my field by the end of May – Set up 3 informational interviews in May – Send out 25 resumes by May 20 Goals are dreams with deadlines Diana Scharf Hunt
D. U. M. B. Goals ¨Dateless ¨Unsupportive ¨Muddy ¨Beyond reach
Choosing Goals ¨PROJECT yourself forward ¨LET YOURSELF DREAM ¨VISUALIZE ¨Be SPECIFIC
Choosing Goals ¨Just the first step ¨Must design AND WORK an action plan to achieve your goals
HANDS-ON LEARNING: SETTING GOALS & MAKING AN ACTION PLAN
Volunteer ¨Must be able to take instruction well ¨Our goal: Get the volunteer to shake my hand ¨Action Plan – Clear instruction – Clear order
Using Goals: Your Action Plan! GOAL ¨GOAL – GOAL • Goal • goal
Fall Goals ¨ Pick a goal you want to achieve ¨ Devise an action plan – Action I’ll take – Resources I’ll need – Timeline for completion – Support that is available to me ¨ Be SPECIFIC and set a TIME LINE
What obstructs achievement? ¨Poorly defined goals ¨Not knowing your weaknesses
Perceived Weaknesses of Today’s Graduates The Northwestern Lindquist-Endicott Report, Northwestern University ¨ Unrealistic expectations ¨ Poor communication skills ¨ No practical work experience ¨ Lack of initiative and workplace ethics ¨ Minimal understanding of the World of Work ¨ Inappropriate attitude ¨ Undesirable personal qualities ¨ Lack of career direction and goals
What else obstructs achievement? ¨Physical obstacles ¨Knowledge ¨Skills / Ability ¨Psychological barriers
Psychological barriers: F. E. A. R. ¨False Evidence Appearing Real ¨Common fears: – Fear of failure – Fear of success ¨Use your logic microscope! Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Psychological barriers: Motivation ¨Sometimes you “won’t feel like it” ¨Recognize this & prepare for it ¨Build and use your support system
PEOPLE WHO HELP ¨ Friends ¨ Family ¨ Advisors ¨ Counselors ¨ Mentors
PEOPLE WHO HINDER ¨ Friends ¨ Family ¨ Advisors ¨ Counselors ¨ Mentors
PEOPLE WHO HINDER STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!
Psychological barriers: Habits THINGS I DO I LOVE (what helps me achieve)
Psychological barriers: Habits THINGS I DO I LOVE (what helps me achieve? ) THINGS I DO I HATE (what keeps me from doing? )
Psychological barriers: Habits THINGS I DO I LOVE THINGS I DO I HATE (what helps me achieve? ) (what keeps me from achieving? ) KEEP DOING THESE! WORK ON CHANGING THESE HABITS!
overwhelme d ¨Too much all at once ¨Unexpected interruptions ¨Multiple priorities
The Power of Baby Steps ¨ They directly support a bigger goal ¨ You have all the resources at hand ¨ You can finish them in ½ hour or less A mountain is climbed a single step at a time.
The Power of Baby Steps ¨ Look at your goal ¨ Review the first step in your action plan ¨ Does it pass the baby step test? – Does it directly support a bigger goal? – Do you have all the resources at hand? – Can you can finish it in ½ hour or less? ¨ If not, keep breaking it down!
Your Action Plans ¨ Examples? ¨ Questions? ¨ Don’t forget the Keys To Success!
ENJOY YOUR SUCCESS (you earned it!) “There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. ” Logan Pearsall Smith
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