In my experience, focus has been more important than goals. This may not be a universal concept but it has worked for me. That’s the point. Discover what works for you.
To do nothing is within everyone’s power –Samuel Jackson, 18th Century.
Here is a simple guide to accomplishing goals this next year.
Focus on the next 12 months. Get an annual calendar. A wall calendar is perfect for this where you can see key dates that will affect your rhythm.
Create a mental picture of the next year, Focus on key events for your ministry, your family, and your personal growth.
Transcribe this to a journal or digital written form. Keep it where you can reflect on it every week for the next year.
Script your desires. One of the early influences on my life (the 18 year old version of myself) was Psalm 37.4.. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
What are the desires of your heart? Speak them to yourself and to God. Make them known! Write it down and keep it in a place where you can pray and seek direction throughout the year.
Set your lead measures. This was new to me until I read the 4 Disciplines of Execution (affiliate link). Lead measures are the actions you control that determine the lag measures.
In ministry, lag measures tend to be butts in seats, budgets, and buildings.
Our goals are often lag measures. Start to think in terms of lead measures and the lag measures will take care of themselves. Often beyond anything you would have imagined.
Focus on action. Know specifically what actions you will take to move the needle of your vision.
