What are the keys to an achievable outcome?

In achieving any goal you must know the outcome. In knowing the outcome there are a number of steps (keys) which should be followed. These are:

1.    The outcome must be stated in the positive or state specifically what you want and not what you don’t want!

2.    Specify where you are now in relation to the outcome (your current position)

3.   Specify the outcome you want by using your senses to experience what it will be like when you have the outcome (e.g. what you will see, hear, feel and say to yourself) and make it as compelling as possible and written in the present tense

4.   Specify the evidence that you will need to obtain to confirm achievement of the outcome (e.g. how will you know you will have it?)

5.   What will this outcome get for you or allow you to do? (Is it congruently desirable and are you sure you want it?)

6.   Is it self-initiated or self-maintained? (E.g. is the outcome only for you?)

7.   Is the outcome appropriately put into context? (E.g. where, when, how and with whom do you want it?)

8.   What resources are required to achieve the outcome (if any)? If unsure of the resources then ask: have I done this before? Do I know anyone else who has done it? Can I act as if I have achieved it?

9.    Is the outcome you want ecological? (E.g. For what purpose do you want this? What will you gain or lose if you have it?)

By following these key steps, it will move you toward the outcomes you have specified. This can be used for any type of goal, including personal, business, spiritual, relationships etc. First determine the outcome and then follow the other key steps.