Are You Ready To Make A Strong Finish?

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 by: Pat Morgan

Talk about a
strong finish! In their inspiring story of perserverance which
ultimately led to great success and victory, the Detroit Shock won
their first ever WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
championship title. USA Today told of their "worst-to-first odyssey"
where the team, after winning only nine games in 2002, they finished
2003 with a league-best record and championship title. What was their
formula for success? "They did not quit... they believed they could
succeed and played their best... They also have a coach in whom they
believe and who gives them confidence."

The Shocks
championship victory is an example of what can happen through
perseverence and continuing to work toward a dream. Although your goals
may seem out of reach, it is too soon to quit. There is still time to
make significant progress toward your goals. Following are four tips to
guide you in achieving your goals for the year and making a strong
finish.

Four Tips for a Successful Finish

1.
REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS. Take a look at your accomplishments since the
beginning of the year. Are you on track to accomplish your goals? Have
you lost sight of some goals in the busy-ness of daily activities?
Acknowledge the progress that you have made and determine which goals
you will continue to pursue.

Ask yourself: What have I accomplished to date? Which goals are most important to me?

2.
REASSESS YOUR GOALS. Are you clear about what you want to achieve? Are
your goals based on your true values or on something you feel you
should do or ought to do? Give yourself permission to re-define or even
eliminate goals that may no longer fit.

Ask yourself: Are my goals based on my true values? What do I really want to achieve?

3.
RENEW YOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR SUCCESS. Are you committed to achieving
your goals? Decide that you will do what it takes to be successful in
accomplishing the goals that are important to you.

Ask yourself: What is one thing I can do today to strengthen my commitment?

4.
GET SUPPORT IN REACHING YOUR GOALS. Any endeavor is easier and more fun
when shared with another. Having a teacher, mentor or a coach who is
there to nurture and support you, to offer feedback and perspective and
to challenge you to do more than you could accomplish on your own will
increase your likelihood for success.

Ask yourself: Who will I ask to support me in reaching my goal?

"Goals
give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an
incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper
resources and draw the best out of life." ~ Harvey Mackay

About the Author

Pat Morgan, MBA and Professional Coach, has 10 years experience helping teams manage organizational and cultural change. As President of Smooth Sailing, she supports individuals and organizations in managing change, improving performance and achieving excellence both professionally and personally. She has created and led workshops and seminars for organizations such as: the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and Rotary International.

coach@chartingthecourse.biz

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