Goal Center

MUSICIAN'S DON'T RUN AWAY SCREAMING!!!
FREE PLANNING DOCUMENT

Welcome to the planning center of the Musician's Cyber Cooler planning area. I know typically musician's run for the hills when they hear the words "Goal Setting." It sounds too "businesslike." .If you're thinking, "this just isn't me." Let's look at your first gig. You had to learn songs (short-term goals) that eventually lead to a long-term goal (getting a gig). It took direction (who is going to play what part) and planning (practice is Tuesday at 7). While you may hate the phrase "Goal Setting" or "Planning" realize that you've been doing this for years. When you let things happen to you, you are going to be swept away with the current of life. By planning, you are actively swimming in a direction that you choose is the correct direction. This page has links to items that you may find useful as well as some services.

Here is another thought:
OK, you may be thinking, I am NOT carrying around a day-timer. NO WAY. Yet when you go home, and you need that pizza hut coupon, or that friends phone number, or your schedule, you look to your organizer. BUY I DON'T HAVE AN ORGANIZER! you scream. Yes you do. Many people keep all the above items on their refrigerator. The problem is the refrigerator isn't very portable. - From the book Finding Time to Achieve Your Goals by Dave Jackson Read a sample

Making the Job Easier with the Right Tools

Maybe you have the determination and focus to achieve your goals on your own, and you are just looking for some tools. Here are some great tools to aid you in staying motivated, and achieving success. If you're not a "do it yourself" kind of person, check out the coaching packages available.

Software
Are you still setting your goals on paper??

GoalPro
Every Success Coach in the nation stresses the importance of clearly defined goals. Unfortunately, the method instructed is to write your goals on paper! While this method is better than not having your goals defined at all, it simply is not efficient for an ongoing goal-setting effort. Success Studios' GoalPro is a software-based goal-setting system, designed to guide you through the steps required to define, maintain, track, and achieve your goals. Download your fully unrestricted 30-day trial version today!!!

PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook
This software package is designed for the Franklin Covey company (these are the people behind "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"). It beefs up Outlooks task features making it easier to prioritize them, as well as create "Master tasks." The power comes from the weekly planning guide, which helps you focus on your goals that you have set up in the program. You can then schedule your time, and assign tasks to meet the goals of the week. The nice thing about this package is if you are using a handheld device. As Palm devices, and Pocket PC's sync to outlook, you can keep your tasks and appointments on your handheld device. You can download a 30 day trial, or there are now Franklin Covery stores, so you may want to visit one for a demo.

My Goals Web Site (Web Based)

A great site that doesn't require you to load any software on your computer, and allows you to access your goals from any Internet location. Use this personalized, private service to set and accomplish goals related to any topic you choose. We provide a wide array of specialized features including a patent-pending goal-setting process and highly interactive tools and resources such as automated reminders, expert advice, and recommended solutions. There is a 30 day tiral, and then each month is only $5.95

GoalMaker
A clinical psychologist and a business/training consultant developed the program. The training consultant part of the team explains the emphasis on help in the program. The psychologist's input is likely to take you by surprise: as you are busily working on your goals in the program, a new window will suddenly appear against a plain background, and in the window, a message will point out one of your goals, ask you to focus on it and then lead you through a visualization exercise.

Books
Finding Time to Achieve Your Goals - David Jackson

Free Planning Document

This planning document is for those that want to try it on their own. It is a greatly scaled down version of "Finding Time to Achieve Your Goals." Download (requires adobe acrobat reader - which can be fond for free at adobe.com

2003 Planning Guide

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