This week's One Book, One Concept comes from a book that has helped me transform myself into who I am today more than any other book I have read. That book is Burn Your Goals by Joshua Medcalf and Jamie Gilbert.
The concept that I want to focus on from that book is Commitments vs. Goal-setting. While Joshua and Jamie's stance on goal-setting is a strong one, "BURN YOUR GOALS", as I absorbed their message and worked through it, it all made sense to me.
Here is the problem with goals:
The concept that I want to focus on from that book is Commitments vs. Goal-setting. While Joshua and Jamie's stance on goal-setting is a strong one, "BURN YOUR GOALS", as I absorbed their message and worked through it, it all made sense to me.
Here is the problem with goals:
- They have no accountability.
- They are not process-oriented.
- An easy goal, or one that is easier to reach than you thought it would be, can stunt or even limit your growth.
- Setting an unrealistically lofty goal is setting yourself up for disappointment, disappointment that may not be in your control!
The solution: Dreams & Commitments!
These are commitments not goals! These are not things that you are hoping or trying to do. They are controllable and you have the control. And you have committed to them. They will help you to continue to take the next step on the path to making your dream come true.
I had a great conversation about this topic with Nick and Erik of the Nick and Eric in the Monin' radio show which you can listen to here.
Burn Your Goals is an absolute must-read for everyone who is trying to reach their maximum potential. It should especially be required reading for all coaches and athletes. Now is a great time to purchase it as well since Joshua and Jamie are having an insane sale on their book and are offering it for $2. Yes, $2! You can find it here and learn more about their message at t2bc.com
- Write down what your dream is! Don't hold back or sell yourself short. What is your ultimate dream? It is the reason you're doing what you're doing. Make it personal. Make it big. And make it detailed.
- Make a list of things you can do, that are within your control, that will help you get closer to your dream. Then take the three most important ones and commit to them. Make the commitment to yourself to doing those things starting today!
These are commitments not goals! These are not things that you are hoping or trying to do. They are controllable and you have the control. And you have committed to them. They will help you to continue to take the next step on the path to making your dream come true.
I had a great conversation about this topic with Nick and Erik of the Nick and Eric in the Monin' radio show which you can listen to here.
Burn Your Goals is an absolute must-read for everyone who is trying to reach their maximum potential. It should especially be required reading for all coaches and athletes. Now is a great time to purchase it as well since Joshua and Jamie are having an insane sale on their book and are offering it for $2. Yes, $2! You can find it here and learn more about their message at t2bc.com
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