Stories about Achieving Goals - Inside A Bold Mind

Beyond SMART: Set Goals That Sustain Your Motivation

[4-Minute Read]I’ve created a new method of goal setting designed specifically for big, bold goals. It works like this – if you can dream it and feel it, you’ll work hard to get it.

I Got Stuck Inside The Perfectionist’s Paradox

[3-Min Read + Video]
Perfectionism is the ultimate pursuit of excellence. But achieving that outcome demands I put imperfect work out into the world again, and again, and again.

One Simple Technique to Erase Hesitation

[4-Minute Read]A moment of hesitation can stall a project for hours or even days. But now I have a technique that stops me from falling into the abyss of indecision.

Unscripted Reflection: Conquering A Past Failure

[Video + 3-Minute Read]Thanks to a carefully crafted plan, I finally completed a project that had been weighing on me since 2019.

How To Choose One Great Idea

[4-Min Read + How-To]
When your mind is in overdrive with creative ideas, this technique can help you regain focus. It may require some effort and patience, but it leads to a confident decision.

What Lurks Beneath

[723 Words] Go to large-scale experimentation where you can because it will reveal the hidden lessons you need to learn. [NanoWriMo #4/6]

My Game Plan

[5-Minute Read][NaNoWriMo #2/6] Today, I share my five-point game plan for succeeding during NaNoWriMo, a 30-day writing challenge in November 2023.

My Forward-Only Rule Saved the Day

[Video + Notes][NoNaWriMo #3/6] I’m 10 days into a 30-day NaNoWriMo writing challenge and if it wasn’t for my “forward only” rule I probably wouldn’t be here.

Insanity Is Stopping After One Go

[3 Minute Read]Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, but if you’re putting a new idea to the test, then repetition is your friend.

Opening The Void

[3-Min Read]
[NaNoWriMo 2023 #1/6] This November, I’m embarking on a writing challenge and invite you to get a front-row view of how my mind ticks when pursuing a bold goal.

Remember: Genius Awaits in the 4th Draft

[4-Minute Read]Pursuing any goal involves creating something that didn’t exist before, and nothing is more toxic to that process than impatience.

Five Forgotten Rules of Decisions

[6-Minute Read + How-To’s]Are you pondering a bold goal but still finding the courage to live it?
Apply these decision rules and discover you are already brave enough to make your goal a reality.

Los Dos Perros (The Two Dogs)

[3-Minute Read]This reflection reminds me of the role dreams and goals play in my life, and I often reflect on it when setting goals. I hope it helps you find your bearings too.

Sometimes Your Mental Motivation Sucks

[4 Minute Read + Download]Stop chastising yourself for struggling with motivation; it won’t change the outcome. If you want to move forward, plicate the stubborn mule inside your mind.