Earl Nightengale, a name not too many people today will recognize, was one of the early proponents of personal motivation. My library is filled with underlined pages in books from giants including him along with Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie to name a few. Having spent time and money being mentored by the motivational masters like Rohn, Robins and Maxwell for many years, I value planning, goal setting and personal time management.
Traditional goal setting, however, had always been a tedious chore that I never looked forward to and was all too happy when it was over. So, rather than stick with something so tedious, I developed my own way of goal setting – a process I’ve been using successfully for 20 years. Four years ago, I shared this process with a couple of friends and from there, with their encouragement, I have had the opportunity to speak to groups across the country and watch as people embrace this fresh concept that I simply call, “Future Planning.”
Last week in Oklahoma City, on a cold 28 degree evening, 135 individuals bared the weather and drove to the Crowne Plaza to spend an hour learning this new and compelling way to plan their futures. Two days later, in another city, 95 more turned out early on a Saturday morning to do the same. In both cases people stayed far longer than I could have imagined to learn even more and enthusiastically share with others who had heard me previously and experienced Future Planning first hand.
What I am doing would not be possible without those who came before me. My insights are built on their work but also new inspiration from others including Tad James, Covey and even the Disney organization. The stories I am hearing from those who have completed their Future Planning weekend are energizing and provide a dossier of documented proof that Future Planning works for others just as well as it does for me.
Future Planning is not a Jedi mind trick but it does involve using your brain in the same way Einstein, Washington and Thoreau used theirs. Unlike traditional goal setting it doesn’t require a great deal of planning ahead of time but it does require an open mind and a commitment of time. The bottom line is, it works. And it takes the work out of goal setting.
It is perfect for a group presentation, boards, non-profits, anyone looking for direction or who typically live their lives based on deadlines. I am happy to share this with you. Contact me for more information.