A Musician’s Guide To Setting And Achieving Goals For 2011

It’s a new year and a clear slate is in front of all of us. The turning of the calendar from 2010 to 2011 is an ideal time to set your goals. I see a marked difference between artists who set finite goals and those who do not.

Ask yourself: Is this the year I want to make a difference for my musical career?  And if so – what difference and how?

Many studies have proven that long-term perspective is the most accurate single predictor of upward social and economic mobility in America. And it has been proven that people who have goals written down are much more likely to achieve them.

FOCUS AREAS – CREATING ORDER

STEP 1: Write Down Your Focus Areas

STEP 2: Write Your Goals Down

STEP 3: Look At Goals Everyday

TECHNIQUES FOR ACHIEVING GOALS

1. Start With An Easy Goal And Complete It

2. Make Lists To Stay On Track

3. Take Derek Sivers Advice: Zip It!

4. Get Help

5. Structure Time to Achieve Goals

6. Remember You Can Change The Goals As You Go

7. Write Down 5 Successes Each Day

MY FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE – GO EASY ON YOU! Read more at www.musicthinktank.com