Chapter 2
Reflecting and planning ahead
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Apply the WOOP strategy (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan)
Visualize your goals and anticipate obstacles to create effective action plans.
WOOP combines positive thinking with realistic planning.
Identify a wish, imagine the best outcome, recognize potential obstacles, and plan to overcome them.
Set BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals)
Aim for transformative, ambitious goals that inspire and challenge you.
Commit to launching your own business within the next three years.
Embrace the Kaizen philosophy for continuous improvement
Focus on small, incremental changes that lead to significant long-term improvements.
Kaizen promotes consistent daily progress.
Improve a skill by practicing for just 15 minutes more each day.
Utilize backward goal setting
Start with your ultimate goal and work backward to identify necessary steps.
This reverse-engineering approach clarifies the path ahead.
If you aim to write a book, map out milestones from publication back to initial research.
Incorporate the 10X rule
Set goals that are ten times greater than what you believe you can achieve.
If planning to increase sales by 5%, aim for 50% to push your limits.
Feel free to share with your colleagues
Give feedback, ask questions or request new resources
