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2008 is once again another new beginning. For most people the start of a new year is received with positive anticipation. To use typical jargon it’s time to turn over a new leaf, make resolutions, get a fresh start, chart a new course, or in other words begin anew.

Unfortunately for many, dreams soon vaporize and resolutions die in the top dresser drawer. That won’t happen to you this year if you use my “power goal formula” technique.

The power goal formula is simple and can serve as success insurance. Simply have fun using these ten power tips.

Singularize it! Pick one single goal that will enrich your life.

Energizer it! Make sure it is connected to an important innermost value.

Write it! Describe your goal in one specific sentence.

Sub-divide it! Build a pathway of written action steps that will get you there.

Price it! Ask, “Am I willing to pay the price?” If you really are then proceed.

Access it! Constantly remind yourself of your goal by keeping it visually accessible on the refrigerator door, in your computer, in your wallet and posted in your work space.

Publish it! Share your goal with others who will support you and hold you accountable. 

Visualize it! Create a mind picture of your success and visualize it when you get up in the morning and before you retire.

Affirm it! Make verbal success affirmations out loud each time you brush your teeth and several times during the day.

Celebrate it! When you get there, savor your success and have a party. Send us your story to share with and inspire others.



Send it to trapper@trapperwooods.com Perhaps we will put all success stories in a book called, “I Did It, and You Can Too!”

All of us at Trapper Woods International wish you the Best of Time for the New Year.

Trapper

Save Time With Skillfull Listening

The skill of listening carefully is an essential time saver. Trying to listen to somebody while walking with them down the hallway, simultaneously slicing open your mail, permitting an interruption from a third party, listening on your cell phone in heavy traffic, or simply being preoccupied is risky. It is also impolite. Please take a moment to rate your listening skills.

√Stop! Do you stop all other activities when somebody is talking to you? If so, give yourself 2 points.

√ Look! Do you look directly into the eyes of the person speaking? If so, give yourself 2 points.

√ Listen! Do you listen not only with your face but observe non-verbal signals? If so, give yourself 2 points.

√ Record! Do you always have a paper journal to note key points, promises and deadlines? If so give yourself two points.

√ Replay it! Do you feed back what you think you’ve heard? If so, give yourself 2 points.

Add up your points.

Are you a ten when it comes to listening? If you are not, simply practice these five crucial skills and you’ll save time and have more respect.