55. How to Set + Reach Your Goals with the Right Mindsets - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE
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Overview
Ok, only a small handful of us can really admit to liking the process of setting goals. We get it. We agree. But something happens when you really commit to a goal and see it through. This week we are diving into all the mindsets, tips and tricks you need to get a jumpstart on setting meaningful goals - and some of the best strategies we've found for reaching them too. Don't think for a moment we're talking just about professional goals here - you know to expect for it to get personal too. We're here you - let's do this!
“Sit down and really dream about what you want this next year to look like.”
Become the person that you want to be
Explore what habits and goals you can set this next year to transform your fundraising
Truly believe that you can improve multiple areas of your life
5 steps to cultivate a goal-setting mindset
Helpful resources for the New Year
Examples of Goal-Setting Mindsets
Powerful quotes
“Sit down and really dream about what you want this next year to look like.” -Jon
“What are the habits that you need to develop and really focus on implementing this year?” -Jon
“We are here for you professionally and personally. What can you do in your own life that can help your well being and self care? We need to take care of ourselves so we can go serve our missions.” -Becky
“You need to go through processes and experiences in life to get to your ultimate goal.” -Jon
“Fall in love with the place you are at, enjoy the process, and become really great at this.” -Jon
“This is a way to sharpen yourself and become an expert in something.” -Becky
“When you go week to week it is not that crazy and stressful. You can break these big goals down.” -Jon
“Goal setting is truly a marathon. Give yourself grace.” -Becky
Sneak Peek at We Are For Good’s 2021 Goals!
“We have a great goal of completely blowing the lid off of what professional development looks like for our sector. We want to revolutionize it in a massive way. Our goal setting mindset is that we are going to unpack that a little bit at a time. Something big is coming from us in 2021, and we think it will revolutionize how you learn and can bring your mission to more people.” -Becky
“We are really intent in 2021 to create a safe space where we will push each other to achieve bigger goals and bigger dreams, because our missions deserve that.”
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5 Tips to cultivate a Goal-Setting Mindset
1. Do you have a really clear vision?
This applies to yourself, your team, your organizations and more. We love a good white board, but at the end of the day, break it down and turn it into steps.
2. The best way to hit a goal is to work backwards.
Back up. Sit down with your prospect researcher and map out your year. Find the best way to back in the high number. We need to analyze the data and work backwards. Your goals are similar to your class syllabus. When you break it down week by week, you can get there.
3. Create a daily and weekly to-do list based on these goals.
Get really specific, and know what you are going to show up to do. You already know these are aligned with your vision and goal, it is just what you have to do.
4. Stop viewing your goals as concrete.
This is the grace goal. If you don’t hit every single goal, it is OK. Goal setting is truly a marathon. Give yourself some grace. Be flexible, innovative, and disciplined. This shouldn’t be mechanical, it should be a natural part of what you do in your life to make yourself better.
5. Don’t forget to self reflect. Are you checking in on your goals?
You have to keep these goals visual with ongoing reflection. When you have a moment of panic that you are off course, this keeps your creativity front and center. Sit down and center yourself. Focus on what you can control.
Helpful Tools
The Freedom Journal - Jon Lee Dumas
Get laser focused for 100 days on a goal. This will help you find clarity and walk you through taking your goal and building habits and routines to help make it happen.
The Full Focus Planner - Michael Hyatt
