Have you made these money mistakes?

Very early in my coaching career, I had a sales conversation with a woman I had met at a networking event. I’m embarrassed to admit that I gave her a low-ball quote that was half of what other coaches were charging.  To “sweeten the pot” (as if it needed sweetening) I threw in a bonus workshop.  My thinking was that I would make it so irresistible to work with me price-wise that she couldn’t refuse.  

Except, she did refuse.  

We became friendly as we saw each other at events over the next few years.  Eventually she admitted to me that she specifically did not hire me BECAUSE my prices were so low.  She reasoned, “How were you going to help me make money, when you’re asking for so little money for yourself?” Yeah, exactly.

3 reasons your goals might fail

At the start of a new year, we all come down from our holiday sugar high and say “Ok, I’m ready to get this year on track.” Then we make a lengthy list of all the ways we plan to make this year be the Best. Year. EVERRRRR!!!!!!

And then, along comes life.

For most of us, it doesn’t take long.  Two to three weeks after making these deep and heartfelt commitments we feel our enthusiasm start to wane.  It’s harder than we thought it would be, or we forget why it was so important to make the commitment in the first place.

If this has happened to you, I’m here to tell you you’re not alone.  Only 8% of people who set resolutions ever complete them fully.  There are good reasons that your goals might fail:

About that to-do list…

Hi,

Just about everyone I know has an ongoing and never-ending to-do list. Typically the tasks get rolled over from one day to the next, and although some completed tasks drop off, new tasks are always piling on.

There never seems to be enough time in a day to cross everything off. It’s hard to feel accomplished when there’s always so much left undone.

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: “Why am I even doing this task? Will it take me towards the realization of my dreams? Am I just trying to get things done, or am I doing great things?”

The problem is that to-do lists are usually created in a vacuum, without the guidance of a bigger vision. That’s because most people don’t even know what their vision is!

And I don’t mean the vague “make lots of money and have a thriving business” kind of vision. I mean a detailed, specific, meaningful vision, with a plan to along with it.

If you don’t have a clear vision for your business, you’ll end the year wondering why you didn’t achieve the success you want. Then a new year will come and you’ll start all over again.

Ugh.

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What’s the real value of goal setting?

Recently, I attended an event for entrepreneurs where the discussion topic was SMART goals.

If you’ve ever done any research on the most effective ways to set goals, you’ve probably heard about this method. SMART stands for “specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound.”

There’s no doubt that the SMART structure will help you to set goals that are doable while keeping you focused and accountable. Which is great, if you actually, y’know, DO the goals.

However, all too often my clients come to our coaching calls with incomplete tasks, sometimes week after week. They get discouraged because they don’t see their desired results, and sometimes they even want to give up.

Most people are focused on the results of their goals being the grand prize. I disagree. While of course I want to see people succeed at what they set out to do, there’s a greater value in goal setting that no one talks about.

Watch this quick video about what the real (and hidden) value of setting goals is.

Have you ever wondered about your own strengths and weaknesses as the “CEO” of your business? I’ve created a quiz that can help you gain insights into your leadership style and areas for growth. It’s a fun way to reflect on your skills and discover opportunities for development. Take the quiz and unlock your CEO potential today! Click here to take the quiz.