Well, it's Friday & we've come to the end of this series.  So far you've learned:

   1. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH
   2. WRITE A PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
   3. RESEARCH WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE
   4. CREATED SHORT & LONG-TERM GOALS  
   5. MAKE YOUR GOALS MEASURABLE
   6. CREATE A TIME-LINE FOR ACTION
   7. MAKE AN ACTION BOOK
   8. MAKE SURE YOUR PLAN IS REALISTIC

TODAY:

9.  REVISE YOUR PLAN AS NECESSARY

It is important to revisit your goals in light of shifting priorities and realities.  For example: Your goal is to pay off a credit card.  Your plan includes increasing your income and paying $300 per month to creditors.  During the time that you set these goals, you were working overtime and had extra cash to put toward debt.  However, after company cutbacks, overtime was removed from your budget and you became unable to make the payments.  At this point you should revisit your goals and assess if your reality fits your original plan.  This ensures you are always in line with your plan.

10.  GET HELP ENACTING YOUR PLAN

Most of us prefer to accomplish our goals on our own.  In fact, the so-called "American way" is to try and solve our own problems and pull ourselves up by our bootstraps.  For some, it’s a matter of privacy and for others a matter of pride.  However, if you need help executing a section of your plan, you should immediately seek support.  You will find that many people you already know have the skills to help you.  It is important to remember that every successful person has enlisted the help of people in their network to achieve their goals.

It is my prayer that this week's Tips for Success has been helpful as you strive for excellence.

Enjoy your weekend!