don't set 2023 goals until you do this first

Most people think you must take action immediately once you set a goal.

Yes, action is a critical step, but there's one step before that most people need to consider.

And it's not a physical step. 

It's mental.

It's making a decision.

A decision to commit.

A decision to act.

You must decide to do it and go all in.

Hear me out.

The word decision comes from Latin and means "to cut off." 

Essentially by making a decision, we effectively cut out all other possibilities. 

So when you decide, you unlock a powerful energy — there is no other choice.

You must make a decision first because it's way too tempting to stay the same and resist change, even if it's something we want for ourselves.

Making a decision is tricky because, with the loss of options, fear sets in that you'll make the wrong decision.

Queue analysis paralysis. 

So I want to offer this — there's no right or wrong decision, just the decision you decide to make right or wrong with your thinking.

Your success isn't based on making a right or wrong decision. Instead, it depends on how you think about your decision.

If you make a decision that doesn't lead you to where you want to go, you can decide and decide again.

You can change your mind about what's right or wrong. When you decide, the best way to know what you want is to evaluate each decision, assuming that you will succeed with whatever you choose.

All of your decisions create the path of your life. Honor that path and your decisions, and have your own back for those decisions no matter what. 

So let's decide right now: 

1. Decide (what you want): Grab a pen to paper and write down precisely what you want for your 2023. Define your desires without censoring. Lay it all out there.
2. Get Clear (on your priorities): You must focus on what is essential right now. You might have a lot of different things you want to work on this year. Focus on ONE thing that will move the needle toward your big vision.
3. Commit: Get clear on your WHY and write your commitment daily. There's tremendous power in your written and spoken words.
4. Massive Messy Action: Now it's time to do, follow through, and show up even if you can't see HOW you're going to get there. Embrace the mess!

You might not get the result you want right away, but if you continue to stay committed no matter what, you WILL get the result.

Once you decide, commit to thinking about it in a way that supports the decision and has your own back. I promise you'll be amazed at how your year unfolds.

Ps - need help making decisions? I got you - I help you decide, go after what you want, and teach you to have your own back. So if you need help deciding what you want - let's hop on a call.