If you’re anything like me, you know how important it is to not only set goals, but to actually make a habit of writing them down and tracking your progress. Otherwise, what’s the point, right?
Yet, despite what we know we should do, more often than not we end up falling off the wagon like a good-intentioned New Years resolution.
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In today’s episode of the Read to Lead Podcast we’ll chat with Erik Fisher, author of Beyond The To-Do List Volume 1: Goals
In this episode, Erik will help us understand:
- Why so few of us set goals, even though we know they’re important
- How to implement the “Wheel of Life” into our productivity routine
- What “fuel” for your goals is and why you need it
- What some of the most common goal-setting fears are and how to attack them
- The importance of the three goal-setting support system levels and why you need all three
- How to avoid the dangers of comparing your goal-setting progress to others
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Resources
Podcast Answer Man hosted by Cliff Ravenscraft
Beyond the To-Do List hosted by Erik J. Fisher
No More Voices, a community site by Jon Acuff designed to punch fear in the face
Connecting with Erik
If you enjoyed today’s episode, let Erik know by sending him a tweet to @ErikJFisher
You can find Erik on the web at beyondthetodolist.com
You can order Erik’s new book Beyond The To-Do List Volume 1: Goals
Erik’s podcast is part of the Noodle.mx Network of shows.
Books Erik Recommends
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work that Matters
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Hey Jeff and Erik! What an insightful and honest interview, I think many people could identify with the challenges and questions you raise about goals and productivity. While I have always know about the power of a goal, I haven’t always taken the steps necessary to move that forward and breaking it down into the segments, and forcing the brain to go the extra mile to get real and specific was great advice. The book (and volumes 2 & 3) sound really interesting. Thought also the reflections on health was really brave, authentic and helpful for many to hear and be encouraged to follow the example.
Love the quality and the style of the show, really easy to listen to and take on board. BTW – your website is just amazing, clear and sharp and your show notes are just the tops!! Thanks Jeff. Are you going to NMX2014? I hope to be there this year as well. Thanks again for the content!
Thank you so much Peter for the kind words. I think Erik and his co-author Jim Woods have done a great job.
Regarding the site, I owe much of it to the Get Noticed theme from Michael Hyatt.
I’d love to attend NMX but as a new freelancer, having been let go in June, I’m having to watch the finances pretty closely.