Goal Setting
Most people think of goal setting in terms of what they want to have- an end result. While this end result is important, this is only one part of what comprises goal setting, much like the transmission is only one part of a car. It is important, but not everything.
The main tip I always give in goal setting is BEHAVE. If you can correctly spell this word you understand goal setting. BE must come before the word HAVE. Focus on the type of person you need to BE, not on what you want to HAVE. You must first BE the kind of person who will HAVE what you want to HAVE. Focus on Being disciplined, motivated, resilient, and tough. Once you BE this way, you will HAVE the things you want to HAVE.
There are two types of goals- Outcome goals and Process goals. Outcome goals consist of Long-Term Goals (ie. State championship), and Short Term goals (win the next competition). Outcome goals are only indirectly under your control. You cannot control an outcome because there are far too many variables. So you control the outcome the best you can by controlling the things that are within your control. This is where Process goals come in.
Process goals include Practice goals (things you wish to learn and master in this practice) and an Action Plan which is a specific and comprehensive plan you commit to carry out which covers all areas of your sport- ie. technique/skills, strength, conditioning, mindset, nutrition, rest/recovery.
You should set a big Long-term goal if you are committed to your sport. Your primary focus however, should be on your Process Goals and who you have to BE. This is thorough goal setting.
Gene Zannetti
Peak Performance Specialist
One-on-One Consultation and Motivational Speaking
(908) 337-6143
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