Play a Bigger Game

Chapter 13 Real reasons for success

When the why is big enough, the how looks after itself.

Your next step towards realising your goal within 90 days is to list three reasons why this goal is important to you. These are exactly the reasons why you simply must make the goal a reality.

What connects this goal to you? In these exercises we are setting up the mental processes to accomplish your goal. We are on our way to playing a bigger game and making certain we achieve the goal within 90 days.

Let's take a look at the reasons Sandy gave for why her goal is important to her. Remember, her priority goal was to reduce the number of hours she works. The reasons this is important to her are, in her words:

‘I don't have a life anymore. I chased the corporate dream of “work hard, get promoted quickly” and am still waiting for the payoff.' Her number one reason for this goal is: she wants a life again!

‘I am disconnected from my old friends and feel that my life is slipping by.' She wants to reconnect with her friends and family.

‘I have become jaded and unproductive at work because of the long hours. I know I need time off to recharge the batteries. Working fewer hours will help me achieve that.' She needs a real break.

What are the reasons why you simply must make the goal a reality?

Sandy is now very clear on why her goal is important to her. Gaining this knowledge is a critical step to making sure you achieve your priority goal and begin working towards playing a bigger game. ...