This week I set an ambitious goal. I wanted my newest book, Don’t Die with YourSong Unsung, with Gary Russo, to make the top of the Amazon chart in self-help book sales.
I set a goal.
I asked for help.
The help and love showed up from all over the place.
The goal was not met.
Dr. Success Challenge: How do you remain optimistic when a goal is not met?
One solution: Do a gap analysis of the situation.
- The first gap you analyze is the goal gap. The goal gap is a simple question “Is the goal one that I really want to achieve?”
- If the answer is yes, then you do step two of a gap analysis: you measure the original goal against the result and determine the ‘gap’.
- Next, you reset the goal to fill the gap and take the necessary action or actions to reach the goal.
And always remember the words of Henry Ford: Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
Thank you to all who supported our initial goal. Andrea
