In this post, I’m going to tell you how to get S.M.A.R.T. and reduce overwhelm. Have you suffered from shiny object syndrome? Trying product after product that promises massive results, always hoping the next one will lead you to that big breakthrough? A lot of internet marketers out there are selling tactics, and make big claims that their tactics will result in your success.
I was a victim of shiny object syndrome for a couple of years when I got started. Honestly I felt like I was doing a juggling act, trying to manage social media accounts, paid advertising, list building, and so on. I believed all of those tactics were crucial to my success, but I didn’t really have any clear strategy or goals or vision of what success actually looked like. Then I got S.M.A.R.T.
Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals is a simple way to develop your business strategy.
Here’s how to do it:
Perhaps your goal is to become a successful internet marketer. Let’s break that down into the SMART goal format.
S – Specific. Ask yourself questions to define your goal. What does success look like? Is it a certain annual income? The ability to work for yourself and set your own hours? Who needs to be involved to make it happen? What obstacles might you face? Why do you want this?
M – Measurable. Set some milestones to measure your progress, such as making your first 10k, 25k, 100k. This way you’ll know if you’re on track to meet your overall goal.
A – Attainable/Achievable. This is where tactics come into play. Do you have the skills and tools you need to achieve your goal? If not, how do you plan to get them? For example, if you’re an affiliate marketer promoting a $50 offer, how many will you need to sell to reach your first $10k? Might it be time to look into a higher-ticket offer to help you earn higher commissions?
R – Relevant. This brings your goal into focus within a bigger picture. How does this goal make sense in the scheme of your life and why you want to do this? Go back to the specifics of your goal and ask yourself why those specifics are important to you. Do you want to work less hours so you can spend more time with your family? Do you want to be able to work from home so that you don’t have to spend time commuting each day.
T – Time Bound. Set a realistic time goal. Making your first million in a month may not be realistic, but having your first $100 day or even $1k day might be, depending on your business model and how much time you’re putting in. If you’re interested in a business model that lets you earn up to $1k per sale, check out my top recommendation here.
Your Homework
My challenge to you is to write a S.M.A.R.T. goal for yourself today. Get some clarity about your business strategy and start working towards it in a real and practical way. Once you’ve done so, you can can even get S.M.A.R.T.E.R., by Evaluating and Redoing any sections of your plan need attention for continued growth.
Going even further, I can give you a strategy right now that you can implement today to get some measurable results. If you need help with the tactics, this is a great place to start, and if you are already up and running and have an audience, you have even more of an edge with this strategy. CHECK IT OUT HERE!
Until next time!
