Distraction-Proof® Advisor Ideas

That might sound like a tough question to answer. Who knows what the next 12 months will bring?

But, right now, thousands of people can tell you exactly where they will be in 365 days, including details of what they will be doing. Today they’ll be stretching on the side of a pool, or track, or ring. While they’re thinking about how sore they are from last night’s workout or maybe wishing they could have had another couple of hours of rest, their coach will come alongside them with a confident, yet slightly mischievous look on his or her face – like they know a very special and valuable secret. The coach will whisper, “Do you know what’s special about today?”

The athletes will excitedly respond, “One year to go!” “This time next year, we’ll be there! All of what we’re doing now – we’ll see how it pays off.” “Just 12 more months of this, then we get to make history!”

This day next year, August 5, 2016, the 31st Olympic Games begin in Rio de Janeiro. Today, the countdown clock to that date took on a whole new meaning for the athletes who aim to be there, ready to compete.

They have set their goals, and they are now prioritizing the activities they need to accomplish to ensure they are ready to perform at their peak. They are determined to earn the right to expect excellent results in Rio.

Make this day special for yourself, too. August 5, 2016 will be an easy day to remember because the world will be focused on that date for the next 12 months. Get specific about the goal you want to achieve by this time next year. What key performance markers will you set to show yourself that you’re on the right path? Now, what concrete steps will you commit to take to reach those markers?

Do you want to improve your health over the next year? Great! What workout routine will you begin now? How will you alter your eating today? What time will you start going to bed tonight?

Do you want to strengthen your personal relationships? Fantastic! When will you schedule some quality one-on-one time for this week? Will you decide to take five minutes to write and mail a brief note today? Will you begin planning a family vacation now for next summer?

Do you want to deepen client relationships? Excellent! Will you email five clients today? Tell them you had them on your mind and hope their summer is going well, and that you’ll contact them soon for a portfolio update and review.

Every Olympic athlete knows the next 12 months will fly by. Take a page from their books and measure each day with anticipation, deliberately taking action to move one step closer to achieving your dream.

Writing down your objectives and sharing them with others is a powerful first step to achieving outstanding results! Share in the comments below where you want to be and what you plan on doing in 365 days and tell what you’re doing about it today.

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