Success is a Choice, Step 2 - Set Difficult & Demanding Goals

Ten Steps: The Plan of Attack to be More Successful.
Catalyst for Over-Achieving
Notes from “Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino"

ATTITUDE
ACTION
PERSISTENCE


2. Set Difficult & Demanding Goals

What:
Concrete objectives, specific goals, clearly define them (realistic, easy-attainable daily steps)

Tricks/How:
Change behaviors: understand and frame goals around fixing weaknesses
Admit & conquer weaknesses
Believe in my potential
Organization (write down step-by-step)
Short term + long term goals
Beware of incremental progress made (+ reward)
Push myself. Don't set the bar too low
Vision of better future

Encouragement:
Don't lose sight of how I got to this place. Wishing isn't going to make it happen. Create an aura of excitement. Where to start, what actions to take? Postpone action = postpone achievement. So don't settle for mediocrity. All the pain is worth it, the pay off will be great.

Dreams – where I want to end up (vision after struggle)
Goals – how to get there (individual steps taken)
Priorities shift – dreams change with time
Hard work is not always fun. Keep an eye on the prize.
Demand sticking to discipline.
Compete against self. Better myself every time.


Everything has a purpose.



Is it important to have a vision for future? Yes or No

Does hard work pay off? Yes or No

Will I achieve without taking actions? Yes or No


You're reading Step 2 out of 10, check out the rest here:
Step 1 Build Self-Esteem
Step 2 Set Demanding Goals
Step 3 Always Be Positive
Step 4 Establish Good Habits
Step 5 Master the Art of Communication
Step 6 Learn from Role Models
Step 7 Thrive on Pressure
Step 8 Be Ferociously Persistent
Step 9 Learn from Adversity
Step 10 Survive Success