Step 3 in my framework is to create a plan. You have your idea, and now it’s time to put a plan together. Begin with the end in mind. I personally like to look at quarterly goals. I started doing this a few years ago after being inspired by high performance coach/author/entrepreneur Todd Herman and entrepreneur James Wedmore, my online mentors from afar. 90 days is a good amount of time to complete a project of substance. It is also a short enough timeline to minimize those feelings of anxiety that yearlong targets can induce because they seem so far away. I’ve also been guilty of saying things like, “Oh, I’ve got time to get there! It’s only March, or June, or July. I have plenty of time left before the end of the year! Can you relate?

What’s a milestone you can create for the quarter? If you search online for a 90-day goal setting template, you will find many. Just pick one to start if you don’t already have planner. I can recommend Alon David’s 90X goal planner. There are no dates so you can pick up and start any time of the year! They come in so many colors and styles. Highly recommend.

To get going: Start with the end in mind. What’s the big goal you want to accomplish in 90 days? Write it down. Then work backwards. What’s the outcome you wish to accomplish month 1, month 2, month 3?
Then chunk it down by week, then daily. What action will you take every day to move you closer to your goal? I like to write down one thing I can do today to step outside of my comfort zone: maybe it’s to request something, express something, take a baby step, take a big step.

You can achieve A LOT in a quarter. Good luck! If you need help planning, don’t hesitate to reach out!