What separates a ‘Goal’ from just ‘Wishful thinking’? Is there a fool proof test to find the difference? Please have a pen and paper ready. As we explore this further we will also set a clear goal for ourselves.

Yes. The proof is the ‘Ticket test’. A clear goal passes the ‘Ticket test’, whereas a wishful thinking fails the test.

What is a ‘Ticket test?’ Let me explain.

Buying the ticket to your destination, is a clear written commitment to the journey.

A goal, like a ticket is a written commitment.

When you put your wish on paper, it becomes a commitment. No matter how clear you are in your head, your inner mind refuses to believe that you are serious enough about the wish, unless you write down your wish.

When you pen your wish down, you need to include the 5 critical elements that are seen on a ticket.

The first element is defining where you are at present in the journey.

For example, you might say “I am producing 10 sales a month consistently”

The second element is defining where you want to be. Ex: “I will buy an iPhone 3G from the incentives I earn this month”

This could be any target that you wish to set for yourself.

The third element is defining the date you want to reach your goal. Ex: “30 Mar’10”

The fourth element is defining how you will measure the progress. Ex: “To buy iPhone 3G from my incentives, I need to sell 23 cases by 30Mar’09”

The fifth element is defining the price you need to pay. Ex: “I will meet 30 new customers every week consistently”

So, a goal that passes the ticket test would be as follows: “I will buy the latest 3G from my incentives for this month. At present I make 10 sales a month. I will make 23 sales by the end of 30Mar’10. For that I will meet 30 new customers every week consistently”

Notice the tangible reward at the end of the journey, which gives a clear meaning to the effort in reaching your goal. Without this, you won’t pursue a goal with all your heart.

Exercise: Write down a goal you wish to achieve. Define the 5 critical elements to make it pass the ‘Ticket test’.

Now, you are well on your way for an exciting journey. Bon voyage

HOW TO SET EFFECTIVE GOALS? Metamorph

What is the difference between a goal and wishful thinking? *Pictures in this file are of low resolution for easy download on net

A goal passes the Ticket test A wish fails this test This is a SAMPLE from Common Presentations Made in an Uncommon Way CD

What is a ‘Ticket test’ To contact us SMS CPMU to 9930 16 9191

A ticket and a good goal have a lot in common

A ‘Ticket’ is a written commitment The same applies to a GOAL…

To confirm your commitment a goal needs to be written down

When you write, check for these 5 critical elements… To contact us SMS CPMU to 9930 16 9191

Element 1: START Define where you are

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Element 2: DESTINATION Define where you want to be Contact us : SMS CPMU to 9930 16 9191

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Element 3: DATE Define the date you want to reach your goal

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Element 4: DISTANCE Define how you will measure the progress

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Element 5: PRICE And the price you need to pay Contact us : SMS CPMU to 9930 16 9191

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A goal that passes the ‘Ticket test’… To contact us SMS CPMU to 9930 16 9191

A tangible reward at the end of the journey is vital

Exercise Write down a goal you wish to achieve. Note the 5 critical elements to make it pass the ‘Ticket test’. Start Destination Date Distance Price Contact us : SMS CPMU to 9930 16 9191

Bon Voyage!! This is a SAMPLE from Common Presentations Made in an Uncommon Way CD