How to Achieve Any Goal You Have in 6 Simple Steps

In today’s episode, you’ll learn a proven step-by-step process to achieve any goal.

There are 6 simple steps that Mel has used over and over in her life to accomplish goals big and small, and she’s sharing her framework with you today.

Whether you want to improve your health, launch a business, make a major life change, or simply get more steps in, this proven formula will help you create results.

Mel will walk you through how she’s used this 6 step process in her own life, including how she got out of debt, became a bestselling author, and started this podcast, and she will share specific insights that will help you stay on track even when things get tough.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired and ready to start taking action immediately on the goals that matter most to you.

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In this episode:

• 00:13: 6 simple steps to achieve any goal you set. 
• 03:41: How to achieve your dreams by setting better goals. 
• 10:56: Why writing down your goals gives you a boost of courage. 
• 17:42: The secret to getting started: find the formula.
• 23:58: The one mindset shift you need to see real progress.
• 29:09: Other people aren’t your competition- they’re your shortcut to success. 
• 35:55: Stop letting fear of judgment hold you back.
• 40:08: Why doing the reps outside of the gym is just as important. 
• 43:54: How to make your statement of success.
• 48:06: How to use the 5 second rule to unlock unstoppable motivation. 
• 53:01: Achieving your goals can be fun and easy, here’s how. 
• 58:10: The pep talk you need to hear on motivation and success. 
• 1:05:46: Your dream life isn’t a matter of luck.

Resources:

• Want to know how to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it? Listen to this episode with Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD next! 
• Get the motivation and courage you need to change your life, read Mel’s book The 5 Second Rule! 

• Atomic Habits by James Clear: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
• Forbes: Neuroscience Explains Why You Need To Write Down Your Goals If You Actually Want To Achieve Them
• Harvard Behavioral Science & Policy Association: Beyond good intentions: Prompting people to make plans improves follow-through on important tasks
• Consulting Psychology Journal: The Neuroscience of Goals and Behavior Change
• Forbes: Effective Goal Setting: Making Your Aspirations A Reality
• Verywell Mind: Why Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy Life
• Medium: How to Stay Focused When You Get Bored Working Toward Your Goals
• Medium: Accountability Partners Are Great. But “Success” Partners Will Change Your Life.
• CNBC: How to stay committed to your goals: Tell someone more successful than you, says new study
• Michigan State University: Achieving your goals: An evidence-based approach
• The New York Times: How to Accomplish a Huge Goal (One Step at a Time)
• James Clear: Goal Setting: A Scientific Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals
• Harvard Business Review: 5 Ways to Set More Achievable Goals
• Forbes: Mastering The Art Of Goal Setting