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Ready. . . Set . . .Goals!

Jeff Spitzer, EC3

for the year is less than 10%. the lens of both a healthy lifestyle and a life in
Regardless of the actual date people quit, Toastmasters. While I offer some suggestions,
it’s clear that the vast majority who set a new know that I only offer them as examples to add

years’ goal do not succeed. Was it due to lack of context. Each of us should think about how we
motivation? Personally, I don’t think so. can implement the general concept in a way that
I love Mel Robbins’ quote that “Motivation is is personally meaningful. Certainly not because
Bullsh!#@t” because it’s never there when you this Jeff guy told you so!
need it. Isn’t that the truth? Where is motivation Before we jump in, let me acknowledge that

when we are laying in our warm bed on a cold some of you may read this article and say, “Jeff,
winter morning, talking ourselves out of getting this is all basic – I know this stuff.” Yes, you
up early to exercise? Where is motivation when would be right about that. However, there is a big

we procrastinate writing the Toastmasters difference between knowing and doing. Unless
speeches that we promised ourselves we’d do? you can honestly say that you are applying
Public gyms and Toastmasters clubs are full these concepts consistently, then there is still
of motivated people in January. It’s motivation something here for you.
that gets them started, but it’s a solid plan and a

clear ‘why’ that keeps them committed. Know Your 'Why'
With that in mind, I’d like to share with you Create a clear and urgent need for the goal
some of my favorite tips for successful behavior you are pining for. Yeah I’d love to have a

change. For each tip, I’ll give examples under body like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson,

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