The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Confidence doesn’t always come naturally to everyone, and often needs to be built. For people putting in the work to build confidence in themselves and all that they do, it can pay off immensely and lead to even greater success. When you believe in yourself, you set the bar higher and create opportunities for yourself to rise to the top.   That’s why over the next five days we will explore five wa...

In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc.  Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on what you can do with the wasted time to generate even more money, work less, or do other things you really want to do.     Use a time log to help you know where you...

Today we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is, Celebrate Achievements.   Every time you mark a goal off of your list, make it a habit to celebrate. You don’t have to do anything crazy or outlandish… but make sure that you do something you enjoy. Perhaps you could take your spouse out to dinner, do what I call the 'money dance', leave...

Today we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Figure Out ‘Why’ You Want To Achieve Your Goals.   Wanting to achieve a goal is all well and good, but unless you know exactly WHY you want to achieve it, you are going to end up having more trouble than you might have planned on. It can very difficult to not lose heart and give up on your goals when you do n...

Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Set Specific Deadlines.   Deadlines should be an important part of every goal that you set.  Always attach a month, day, and year of when you want to achieve each goal. This gives you a timeframe to work with, which helps as you formulate a plan for achieving everything that you plan to accomplish. Deadlines...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Set Goals That Stretch You.   Slightly less well known than the fact that setting goals that are believable is a good idea is the fact that your goals should definitely challenge, or ‘stretch’ you.  In other words, you need to make sure that your goals are not so easy that they do not challenge you. This can...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Make Sure That Your Goals Are Believable.   One major tip is to make sure that your goals actually ARE believable. This is a relatively well known fact, but it is also EXTREMELY important. Setting goals that are not realistic and you can't even get your head around will almost certainly cause you to aban...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Write Down Specific Goals.   A lot of people commit to goals, but fail to make them specific. This can make it difficult to get a real sense of direction or purpose as you seek to achieve them. For example, saying that you would like to increase your profits by $75,000 this year (a specific month, day, and ye...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Make Sure That Your Goals Are Worthwhile.   Are you choosing goals that are worth the effort? Wasting energy fulfilling goals that you don’t really care about can drastically affect you in all kinds of negative ways. Chasing goals that are not worth the trouble to you will almost always result in failure, whi...

Effective goal setting and achievement is actually not something that a lot of people are familiar with, believe it or not. I once heard a statistic that said that, roughly, only 3% of Americans actually wrote down their goals. However, those within this percentage are some of the wealthiest people on the planet. Smart, effective goal setting and achievement is essential to your success… which is...

If your life looks the same today as it did a year ago… that’s not fate — that’s a decision – a choice. Nothing changes until YOU change. The most successful people didn’t wait for life to happen — they created it. When you’re ready to stop settling and start manifesting the business and life you truly want, download “Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want” book right now. It’s time to ste...

The bottom line to goal setting is that if you want results, you have to take action. Action creates results. In your next steps, I challenge you to remember the power of goal setting and integrate it into your professional life as a regular practice, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life.    A study done by The Dominican University of California, shows that when you write out...

Now that we’ve established the importance of goal setting from the previous days, let’s look at how that applies to your career. As a business owner, proper goal setting ranks as one of the most vital tasks to provide instruction and a sense of direction for you and your team. Let’s look at five reasons why: 1.      Increases Focus : Goal setting takes your ideas from disjointed and disorganized t...

Let’s look at your personal life for a couple of examples of goal setting for the win. Imagine you want to improve your golf game, but to achieve this goal, you’ll need to do more than hope! To enhance your chip shots, drives, or putts, you must take action. So, you hire a golf coach to learn about proper stance, grip, and posture. Sure—this takes time, effort, and commitment, but the 8% have refi...

You might be wondering if you really need to set goals. You might say, Anne, some people work better spontaneously, approaching life by the seat of their pants . Yes, sometimes that’s true. But I’m here to remind you that, in most cases, a goal without a roadmap is just a pipe dream.    The elite 8% of successful goal setters have discovered a secret: you must start with the end in mind. The 8% kn...

If you’re a list-maker, you know there’s nothing like checking items off when complete. In fact, a rush of endorphins floods your brain! The neurotransmitter dopamine produces satisfaction and happiness, making you feel accomplished and propelling you to get more done. But first, you have to actually create that to-do list, which, for some people, can feel like a massive undertaking. After all, ma...

What Does Your Ideal Life and Ideal Business Look Like? Dive into one of the most powerful exercises for shaping your destiny! First, make some dedicated time to really dig deep and consider what your ideal life and business look like. This isn't just a casual daydream; it's a vision that should ignite your passion and purpose. Now, don't make this a once-and-done thing. Life is dyn...

Over the past 7 days we have explored 7 tips for helping you find even more meaning in your work.  Consider revisiting those 7 tips and choosing the ones you feel will have the most impact on you being able to find meaning in your work, so you can accelerate your results and enjoy the kind of business you want and probably deserve.    Remember, we each have a unique set of core values that when ho...

Today, we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Discover Your Life Purpose.   Struggling over a lack of meaning in your life or work is a sure sign that what you are doing is not one of your core values. Fulfilling your life purpose isn’t as important to everyone as it is to others or they would do the work required to be on the path to what is...

Today, we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is:  Begin with The End in Mind.   At the end of the day, all that matters is whether or not your daily actions are bringing you closer to achieving your goals in a timeframe you desire. There’s just no reason to continue doing anything that detracts you from your ultimate goals. Are you sacrificing your happiness...

Today, we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is:  What’s Really Important?   If there is some aspect of your work that is causing disharmony or a struggle, it’s worth examining what’s really important. At the heart of disharmony is the fact that some aspect of your life or career is not in alignment with who you really are and what you really want (your core...

Today, we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is Necessity vs. Meaning.   We’ve all been there…. we feel trapped in a career or business because it provides necessity, in some form or another. Whether it’s the paycheck or retirement fund – security is part of what we’re after. The problem comes when insecurity prevents us from finding meaning or fulfillment. E...

Today, we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Explore New Hobbies.   It’s not uncommon to have to wade through a bit of fog and uncertainty before you find a passion strong enough to build a career or business upon. If this is you, explore new hobbies in your personal time, before committing to them long-term. Try the things that peak your curiosity – even...

Today, we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is:  Turn Your Passions into Profits.   If finding meaning in your work is high on your priority list, then turning your passions into profits is a sure way to find it. Now more than ever overwhelmed entrepreneurs are scrapping profit for passion and making a business out of doing what they love. If you’ve got a pa...

Today, we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is:  Choose a New Career Path or Expand Your Firm.   Maybe it’s time to try something new? You may be an adventure-type and find boredom in routine and monotony. Try a new career path that engages your interests to reignite your passions. It may not require a complete life change; perhaps you could choose a new tra...