Want success- you need targets!

So, you've decided that you want to up your income, or add another stream of income to your main one (which is wise as jobs are not secure). The problem is, many people, myself included, just have this as a vague idea and flounder around wasting energy and getting nowhere.

The big secret, if you can call it a secret is TARGETS!

When I say, targets, I mean concrete, written targets of just how much money you wish to make or save each week, month, year and so on- without targets, you're unlikely to get started and that vague idea remain just that, a vague idea!

So, what makes a good target?

All targets and goals need to be SMART

Specific
(not I'll make a bit of extra income, but- On the week ending 11 May I will earn an extra £5)

Measurable
(I made a bit more cash, but- on the week ending 11 May I made £3, target was £5)

Achievable
(Not, I'll make a million pounds in a year- something that is achievable for you- but this will change- you can demand more of yourself as you learn0

Realistic
(Similar to achievable- have realistic expectations so that you get success and keep motivated)

Time- bound
(This is where you have specific targets to be achieved on a specific time/ date)

By ensuring all your targets meet the SMART criteria, you are much more likely to achieve them. The other vital element is that you write these targets down- writing something down makes it much more likely you will do them, it makes an idea into something concrete.

Start small and build as you gain experience- you need to have some successes to feel motivated, also you need to be able to deal with set-backs and keep going- that is what successful people do- and you are one!


MAGIC MONEY!