42: Craig Ballantyne| Don’t Just Set Goals - Achieve Them
Having an ambitious goal is all well and good, says my guest this week Craig Ballantyne, author of The Perfect Day Formula and creator of related business coaching programs and workshops. But, cautions Craig, a goal without a plan will get you nowhere.
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Show Notes
Having an ambitious goal is all well and good, says my guest this week Craig Ballantyne, author of The Perfect Day Formula and creator of related business coaching programs and workshops. But, cautions Craig, a goal without a plan will get you nowhere.
It’s all about preparation and consciously putting the right elements in place so you have a clear of what you must do… a support system to keep you motivated… a source of professional advice in case you get stuck… and the right “push: to compel you to get to work now.
He calls them the 5 Pillars of Success. And in this episode, Craig explains how to use these simple but effective strategies to achieve breakthroughs in your business and personal life.
Listen in to learn…
- Why normal planning isn’t enough… and how to take it to the next level
- How to create tangible action steps to achieve your “big picture” goals
- Where to find the “paid pain the ass” who will keep you on track
- Two types of accountability that ensure you don’t slack off
- Ways to transform your values into goals that will change your life
Listen now…
TimeLine00:11 Today Steve speaks with Craig Ballantyne, the author of “The Perfect Day Formula”, Men's Health and coach to high level entrepreneurs.
01:23 Craig tells us how he started off in business coaching entrepreneurs.
03:02 Craig explains his 5 Pillars Of Success which can help anyone overcome difficulties.
04:11 Pillar #1: Better Planning And Preparation Than Ever Before.
05:36 Craig breaks down his 90-day plan.
08:21 Pillar #2: Professional Accountability.
09:33Craig explains why it's important to have someone who will hold you accountable.
10:44 Pillar #3: Positive Social Support.
12:20 Pillar #4: Incentive
15:18 Pillar #5: The Big Deadline
18:36 Craig talks about his Coaching Life Workshops and The Perfect Life Retreat and the benefit of taking yourself out of your regular work environment.
21:51 Craig explains why he tries to be a “polite and courteous British gentleman”.
23:00 Craig talks about the rules for his life.
Mentioned in the show- Henry Ford
- Thomas Edison
- Edison
- Newton
- Steve Sims
- Harvard
- https://freeperfectdaybook.com
- https://earlytorise.com
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