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I will introduce a concept called “Batching” tasks in the Elimination Stage. The method in this post is a great way to introduce Batching into your system along with properly setting your goals.

I explained using short, medium and long term goals to you on my other article (which can be found here) but I wanted to give you guys a better feel first, “to plant the seeds,” so I created this post and also because some people just want it step by step.

Here’s the deal, you have to do this everyday, BEFORE you sleep. Why? Because your subconscious mind will help you finish the task and most of the time, it shows you a better way to do it when you wake up. Your brain will work even if you are sleeping, so that is why I want you to do this every night just before bed. Trust me, it works wonders.

BTW, I will be putting a downloadable file at the end so you can print it and start doing it right now.

Now, stop and do these steps:

1. List 5 goals you want to achieve.
   • Write them down. You have a deadline of 30 days but you do not have to worry about it. Think of anything you’d like.
   • You should review these every morning when you wake up.
2. List 5 Tasks You Need To Finish Every Night Right Before Bed.
   • These tasks are each going to get you closer to one or more of your goals.
   • You can increase this after you finish this first training timeline which is exactly 30 days.
   • If you miss a day, you will have to start over. The reason? It builds discipline and a solid foundation you will need in the future. It’s slow, but it is rewarding. Believe me, after a week, you will be used to it.
   • TIP: Don’t use complicated, too many steps tasks. If you want to get a website up, you don’t put “Put up website”, you write down a step like “Buy Domain Name” or “Buy Hosting” or “Brainstorm Theme.” The simpler the step, the higher the chance you will get it done.
   • Remember, we are not rushing, we are just training for now.
3. Do The Tasks.
   • These are the priorities. Nothing should be put ahead of these.
   • Do not add tasks because it seems you have to do it. Add them for the next day.
4. Repeat Step 1 and then Step 2.
   • Do this for 30 days and be proud of yourself. I am sure you have accomplished a lot. Slowly but surely, you have completed many tasks and you are already 30 steps closer to your goal, IF you haven’t reached it yet.

Here’s an example:

Day 1 – I list down my goals:

1. To buy a BMW
2. To clean up my garage
3. To travel to Argentina
4. To learn Chinese/Mandarin
5. Lose 5 Pounds

Night 1 - Figure out what I should do to achieve one or even all the 5 goals.

1. I need to build a website to earn money on the sides. I need to research and brainstorm ideas tomorrow
2. I need to segregate the toys in the garage.
3. I need to check the online flights and costs to Argentina
4. Check how much a Mandarin tutorial would cost me
5. Write down my daily meals and calculate calories

Day 2 - Review Goals

Night 2 – I finished all my tasks. So I don’t have to start over

1. Design website
2. Remove the trash in the garage.
3. Research where to go in Argentina
4. Mandarin tutors are expensive, look for online Mandarin course
5. Calories are too high, remove snacks and exchange with smoothie

Day 3 – Review Goals

Night 3 - All tasks finished

1. Buy domain name
2. Remove old bikes in the garage
3. Book a ticket to Argentina 2 months from now
4. Select Mandarin Course Website and bookmark it
5. Buy non fat milk and stop drinking whole milk.

Day 4 – Review Goals

Night 4 - All tasks complete,  but I want to prioritize the money making website.

1. Buy hosting
2. Upload files and optimize site
3. Check for bugs on basic functions
4. Put 3 Articles on it
5. Social bookmark it on Stumble Upon

Day 5 - Review Goals

Night 5 – Completed all tasks, I want to promote the site and finish the garage today too

1. Remove the old boxes
2. Sweep the floor of garage
3. Social bookmark site on Digg
4. Start Twitter site
5. Write a 500 word article and submit to EzineArticles.

You see? Simple yet powerful. This method will make sure you finish what you started and not over complicate things up to a point where you’d want to give up.

Stay simple, don’t worry about the time for now, it’s all about training your mind and yourself to take MASSIVE action.

Remember, it is vital you complete a full month cycle. From then on, you can add more tasks but make sure you still are able to complete them. When you get used to this, you will find it easier and easier and you can then opt to use the short, medium and long term goal setting method or stick with this one.

When everything else fails, you feel lost and you feel like you want to give up, knowing how to properly set goals and doing them will take you a LOOOOONG WAY. Keep taking action, keep working smart and never stop believing.

P.S. Download A Simple Form I Made So You Can Print It Out And Start Right Away.

P.P.S. Damn, I tried to make this short! I guess I’ll try again next post!

Related posts:

1. Goal Setting and Recalibration: An Introduction To Lifestyle Design
2. Reach For Your Goals – Follow Up and Reminders
3. The Art Of Batching Tasks
4. Step By Step Elimination: Towards The Next Step