Running shoe is by Newton.
I’m still in Houston and today is the Chevron Marathon. Thousands of ambitious runners are headed for the finish line as they run, walk or crawl 26 long miles. Achieving this goal after months of training and preparation is huge.
The day will be painful, challenging, rewarding, joyous and emotional for most. Sounds like a day at the office when you are entrepreneur. I’ve recapped 26 steps that these runners have taken and you can apply to reach your goals.
1.) Start. Set your goals.
2.) Create a simple, doable plan – how will you get to your goal?
3.) Develop a working schedule that covers: research, training, execution and anything else that needs to be done.
4.) List out all your smaller milestones that are needed to meet your big goal. Make sure you set accountable measures and deadlines.
5.) Design a wellness plan that includes diet, exercise, supplements and stretching rituals.
6.) Re-think your sleeping zone, your bed, the noise and the lighting so you can sleep for 7-8 hours every night.
7.) Relearn the importance and practice of breathing often and in a full cycles.
8.) Research and buy the best equipment you need to achieve the ultimate performance.
9.) Decide who your positive support network will be including business associates, friends and vendors.
10.) Kindly lose any negative, non-achieving friends, business associates and vendors from your world.
11.) Exercise your mind by using both sides daily. From crossword puzzles to something creative like doodling.
12.) Hydrate daily with water, not wine. Wine can be consumed in moderation, but water needs to be drank at least 6 times a day.
13.) Establish daily learning rituals from reading the WJS, to listening to podcasts and watching webinars and practice what you’ve learned.
14.) Work on improving mental toughness every hour. Shake off mistakes and disappointments. Believe in the power of your mind.
15.) Push yourself beyond what you think you can do.
16.) Identify a handful of people that inspire you, follow them and learn from them. Whether you know them or not.
17.) Carefully assess your competition, their strengths, and weaknesses.
18.) Seek out legal advantages that will accelerate your journey to the finish line.
19.) Keep your eyes and ears wide open for potholes and flying objects.
20.) Practice, train and be disciplined everyday.
21.) Recover, refresh and revitalize often.
22.) Show gratitude and appreciation to people you know and people you don’t know.
23.) Visit, read and recite your goals every day.
24.) Affirm in writing what you believe and can achieve. This is your story that you own, read it out loud everyday.
25.) Stay laser focused on your goals and dreams.
26.) Don’t waste emotions on feeling guilt, worrying, dwelling on the past or things you can’t control.
Bonus step
27.) Be proud everyday of every little step you’ve taken.
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