Deciding and taking action on your goal means taping into a source that has more power than the SMART acronym for goal setting can provide. The reason why I am writing this blog entry is because I created a video about SMART goal setting for you; Select this link.

But… after thinking about it carefully I want to put it into context for you.
The SMART acronym for goal setting is easy to apply. It can be used for setting objectives and major tasks or projects with people as well. I have found it most useful for building objectives with others. Communicating and understanding all aspects of a goal your working towards can never do you any harm up front..but this isn’t the point…
I like to call her Ivy. Who is Ivy? Ivy is what I call my subconscious mind and if Ivy doesn’t join the party or agree with my plans, I will naturally loose interest and not pursue my goals. Now if you have read any of my other blog entries you would know I am on a mission for world domination so I need to make my goal setting as robust as possible!!

Picture this, I have determined to strive towards a certain goal, I have taken the time to really think about it, I’m feeling no pressure by any other factors and clearly have come to the goal I want to achieve. I taken the time to reflect, understand my important ‘why’.
I type in ‘goal setting’ into Google and locate lots of articles on SMART acronym for goal setting. I’m excited and complete the task of defining my goal.

What’s the catch? How does this relate to my subconscious mind and goal setting? Does completing the SMART acronym for goal setting mean I am on the right track? Now this is where you need to take care…
To continue with this scenario I need to invite to the stage one new character. My conscious mind, her name is Daisy, Daisy is a breath of fresh air, the ‘girl-next- door type’. Daisy always tries to do the right thing.
What I need to be mindful of is Ivy is the influential one out of the two. Ivy aka my subconscious mind is the decision maker. Ivy is very mysterious and is not as vocal as Daisy but influences all actions and thought processes. Ivy is like when of those characters from a movie, you never know what side she is one.
Daisy has been with me through the whole goal setting process. The point here is, if I don’t engage Ivy, if I don’t retain my subconscious mind’s attention and keep it over time, Ivy won’t support any actions I have to do to get to my goal which will not keep me motivated to complete my goals.

That’s the catch. My subconscious needs to be engaged if I am going to create any real change in my life.
Ivy will only listen if I incorporate the following factors;
• The goal is repeated daily either by being read or listened to orally.
• A mental image combined with emotions, sound and exact locations need to be played like a story for Ivy daily. (These two points are both summarized. For more information this short video captures an interview with the author. I have read the book, its pretty amazing. The authors of the book is Stuart Lichtman and Joe Vitale.
• Using your body to help retain important information, example Tony Robbins video

Once Ivy is engaged, I will be capable of moving mountains to get to my goal. Massive action will happen naturally because I taped into the power of the subconscious mind. Your subconscious is very powerful once it’s engaged. Successful people focus on their goals regularly, (This is more than once a day) to keep their subconscious connected and responsive.
I wanted to bring this to your attention because I think it’s important to understand how our minds work so we can use this to our advantage.

In summary, I don’t recommend using the SMART acronym for goal setting in isolation. I recommend you take steps to engage your subconscious.
Personally, I think it’s interesting to learn about how the mind works. Don’t worry I will stop calling my subconscious Ivy and Daisy. )

Let me know of any personal experiences you have had with the SMART acronym or with goal setting in general and what has been effective for you.

Be bold, take action.
Alison

I was inspired by Andy Andrew’s book called the Travelers’s Gift and created a video called…. “Responsibility is not a dirty world.”
Click here for video

Quotes that create insight on how positive and successful people think about the decisions and events that happen in their life. You (and I) need to adapt these and make them our own )

“If decisions are choices and our thinking dictates our decisions- then we are where we are because of our thinking.” President Harry S. Truman.

“Challenges are a gifts, an opportunity to learn.” Andy Andrews.

“You can not let your history control your destiny. Andy Andrews.

Be bold, take action.

Alison
World Domination…One Family At A Time.

My challenge for you today is to consider how you prepare yourself mentally for the day ahead and what you’re going to achieve. Are you walking into every day with determination, conviction and focus or half heartily because you’re preoccupied with certain things that are troubling you? I know I am an advocate for being consistent, take action and honestly some days I will still do that but lack the enthusiasm.
I have been incorporating some personal development material into my day by listening which has surprising helped me to keep on track, stay focused.
I think what this continues to teach me is to never underestimate how supportive and positive mindset can be for you.
Select this link to watch my video about having a great day.
Be bold, take action and have a great day )
Alison

My revolution starts with wanting to yell out these two questions to the world.. Why are you satisfied with living the ‘nine to five’ way of life when you know you have the potential to be so much more than that? If you’re serious about being an entrepreneur and want to achieve a certain lifestyle what are you waiting for?
I believe there is an exceptional group of individuals all over the world, waiting for the right opportunity to present to them for them to make that first step. My new motto for Live Beyond Nine to Five is ‘World Domination…One Family At A Time’.
This is my wake up call to the world, for the motivated, enthusiastic goal getter there is a home based business opportunity that allows you to progress and expand dynamically within a community of like minded people.
Why am I sharing this with you? It’s important to me to encourage people to live an exceptional life, to turn off autopilot and really make their life worthwhile. There is nothing more satisfying then helping others succeed and the positive impact it has on them and their families.
I continue to learn about people that inspire me. I am truly grateful for the stories I have uncovered so far. Its helped me to really appreciate people on a different level. I am currently learning about Andy Andrews.
Andy is a New York Times bestselling author and inspirational corporate speaker, best known for his book The Traveler’s Gift. Andy is a great example of how someone can choose their own destiny and change their life for the better. These are the types of stories we should see on the news daily.
Andy like so many others made the decision to take responsibility for his life.
“If decisions are choices…and our thinking dictates our decisions- then we are where we are because of our thinking.” President Harry S. Truman.
There are so many inspirational people out there that live life on their terms, which we can learn from, I encourage you to seek their stories out and find what resonates with you. If they can achieve their goals, you can too.
Be bold, take action.

Alison

P.S Please feel free to provide your feedback on people that have inspired you.

Carbon Copy Pro University Explained

I am very proud to announce the new training platform Carbon Copy Pro has released to it existing and new members providing a superior training capability to guide community members in providing the tools they need to launch their business.

The cofounders Jay Kubassek and Aaron Parkinson are a great example of progressive leaders providing superior tools, resources and people.

I am very happy to be a part of the Carbon Copy Pro Community:o)

Be Bold, Take Action,
Alison

Have you ever had a moment when the penny drops? You can safely admit to yourself that you didn’t understand a subject as well as you thought you did?

I came to this conclusion when I decided to complete a video series on Twitter Basics for an Internet Marketer.
Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets.

How you utilize Twitter as an internet marketer is quite different story to a normal user and how you brand yourself is key to your success. It’s amusing now to think that I was missing was a deeper understanding on why I was using Twitter for my business in the first place (Doh!!)

Select this link to my You Tube Channel, feel free to subscribe.

If your in a hurry the most important information is video 3, Personal Branding.
It prepares you for the approach you need to take as an internet marketer and then by keeping this in mind you can then go back to video 1 if you haven’t already created a Twitter profile.

A quote from Roger Crawford “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.”

In this instance I choose not to be defeated. This is a great example of how challenging yourself to learn more allows you to grow and be more effective.

Be bold take action.

Alison Bova