Do your goals seem Far? Would you like them Near?

This is so easy a Muppet can do it.
(granted he is a Super one)

I read a quote that sticks in my mind, mainly because I didn’t totally get it, that went something like this.

Treat far goals as if they are close and treat close goals as if they are far.
I'd like to focus on the first part because it's the part I understand and it actually works. 

For example, you’d really like to start a spontaneous rewards systems (For  info on rewards that work - http://www.betsysexton.com/lead-with-ease/check-out-the-surprising-reward-employees-dont-want)  but within the week you have an upcoming presentation, meeting with the board and golf/ spa/ dinner/ date with your peers. No time to set up a rewards system.

You are trying to find time in the future to “work” on it.

What could you do to treat it as if it is close or done?

A.    Mention it in your presentation. Even if it’s just, “I have an idea for a reward system” Just sneak it in somewhere.

B.    Bring it up in the board meeting. Ask a question about it that’s posed in a way that it’s already a done deal.

C.   Ask your peers what they’ve tried, heard etc. Again, refer to your idea as something that exists or is in progress.

Why this works. You give the idea energy and focus and it starts to take on a life of its own. You give it shape and form. It’s the beginning of bringing an idea out of the ether and into reality. Easy.

As far as treating the close goals as far….I’m still lost on that. I’d appreciate it if someone would explain that to me. Comment below or tweet it back.

Thanks!

#LeadwithEase