Imagine being told about a winning lottery ticket inside a box in a supermarket, all you have to do is find the product which contains it, open the box and it is yours. You don’t know the name of the product, you don’t even know the color of the box. How much effort would you place into finding it? You may agree that you would be facing an impossible task, but if the reward is worth the effort you would do it, right? But, let’s assume you have a twin, they have been assigned the same task – except they know what the product is called and exactly where to find it. Ready… set… GO. You tear through the supermarket like a bull in a china shop, ripping open boxes and spilling the contents on the floor. Your twin strolls relaxed to the right section, picks up the box and claims their prize. Sorry, there was only one on the shelf. Better luck next time.

Isn’t it fantastic to have an advantage?

In this article we will learn the relevance of the example above, and how you can make life simpler for yourself.

Do you wander around aimlessly, putting every small amount of effort into what seems like an impossible task? Are you tired of watching others speed effortlessly towards their goals while you seem to be getting nowhere?

Many people approach their goals with fantastic enthusiasm but fail to achieve them in any case of how much effort they place in. They start off by taking the first step; setting the goal, but failing to realise the most vital part of achieving their goals; plotting.

A excellent plot acts like a road map, whenever you are lost on the way to your goal, you can return to your plot and refocus your efforts. A plot can help to keep you motivated when you reach an hindrance, whether it is a personal problem, another project or a distraction. If something enters your life and blows you off course, you can review your plot and get right back on track again.

Here are the vital steps to plotting your success:

1 – Start at the end: Set a goal

Once you have set your goal, you are ready to start plotting. Without a goal there can be no success. Ensure that the goal you have set is one you want to achieve because it is likely that you will be required to place in hard work in order to succeed. There will inevitably be distractions, but, a deep desire to achieve your goal will help keep you focused.

2 – The middle: Small steps

Now that you have set your goal, you need to work out what steps you will need to take in order to achieve it. Some people find it simplest to work backwards, while others start from the beginning. Write down each step you need to take, you will be able to submit back to your plot in order to monitor your progress.

3 – The beginning: Follow your plot

Once your plot works on paper, it is time to place it into action. With a plot you will be able to monitor your progress. Getting closer to the end goal will inspire you to keep going. Without a plot it would be impossible to monitor your progress, therefore you will not be able to see where your efforts have led you.

4 – Editing: Revise your plot if it is not working

The best route is not permanently from A to B, a slight detour via C could make life simpler. If you were driving through an unfamiliar town from point A to point B and there was a fallen tree in the road, you would use a map to find another route. The same works with the plot.

How does this relate to the tale above?

If you have no plot you may start off enthusiastic and full of energy, but in time you will find that your efforts are not paying off – ultimately you will lose heart and may even stop trying. With a plot, you will have a map which leads you directly to your goal… you will be able to follow it until your goal is achieved.

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