{"id":1021,"date":"2011-01-10T12:35:23","date_gmt":"2011-01-10T19:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dierschow.com\/wordpress\/?p=1021"},"modified":"2012-06-01T14:55:55","modified_gmt":"2012-06-01T21:55:55","slug":"the-how-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dierschow.com\/wordpress\/career\/the-how-questions","title":{"rendered":"The “how” questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nAfter talking about who<\/a>, where<\/a>, what<\/a>, and when<\/a>, let’s focus today on the “how” questions.\u00a0 I didn’t want to do these before now, because people too often jump to “how” before they have clarity on the larger context.<\/p>\n

How do I translate my goals into concrete actions?<\/strong> Goals are great, and can be very inspiring.\u00a0 But until you can take actions on a daily basis, you’re not really headed toward the goals.<\/p>\n

It can be tough to take large goals and break them into daily actions, because the detail can get overwhelming.\u00a0 So here are some simpler ways to do that:<\/p>\n

How can I get started?<\/strong> Take the first few days, weeks, or months, and make progress in the direction you’d like to head.\u00a0 If you want to get into better physical shape, do something about it TODAY.\u00a0 Then again tomorrow.\u00a0 If you keep it up, you’ll start building some momentum.<\/p>\n

How can I find the time?<\/strong> This is a tough one for many people who feel overburdened by the demands of work and family life.\u00a0 Adding more to the mix doesn’t really help.\u00a0 I use two primary techniques to help me achieve my goals:<\/p>\n

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  1. Take things off my plate, temporarily or permanently.\u00a0 Sometimes I just have to say “no” to some things to get the truly important stuff done.<\/li>\n
  2. Do things which help build my energy.\u00a0 Many times it’s not my lack of time, but a lack of inspiration and focus.\u00a0 When I hang out with certain people, or work on my spiritual development, I find that it helps give me the energy to get more stuff done in other parts of my life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How do I get the help of others?<\/strong> For some important changes, it can feel quite lonely.\u00a0 Perhaps you don’t feel you can risk losing face with others, or you think some might undermine your actions.<\/p>\n

    But often, discussions with others will give you greater clarity and commitment.\u00a0 This is the primary role that my coach plays, and I provide to my own coaching clients.\u00a0 It’s very powerful to declare your goals to someone else you trust, and have them ask you about it in your next conversation.<\/p>\n

    How do I know I’m headed in the right direction?<\/strong> In a business context, you might rely on some key measures of progress.\u00a0 Personally, you can do the same thing.\u00a0 If you’re hoping to switch careers, put together some milestones which will let you know that you’re learning, developing relationships, and getting the experience that you’ll need.\u00a0 Having these smaller measures of progress will help keep you focused, and excited about the progress you’ll make.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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An important resource<\/h2>\n

Check out this inspirational YouTube video<\/a>.\u00a0 When you’re feeling like the world is beating you down from what you’re really meant to achieve in your life, this is a great way to regain a bit of perspective!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Carl Dierschow is a Certified Small Fish Business Coach<\/a> and author of the career management guide, Mondays Stink! 23 Secrets to Rediscover Delight and Fulfillment in Your Work<\/em>. He is a career coach for those going through interesting transitions, and works with small business owners who need to create breakthroughs in achieving their business goals. Find out more at www.Dierschow.com<\/a> and www.SmallFish.us<\/a>.If you are interested in individual career coaching, group coaching, or other resources which might help you with difficult choices, please contact Carl at carl@dierschow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Connect with Carl on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a> to get timely updates and connections to a broader range of professionals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To subscribe or unsubscribe to this newsletter, send an e-mail to newsletter@Dierschow.com<\/a>\u00a9 2010 Possibilities Partnership LLC<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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