Step 5 - Get support from others

Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. –
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There is something special about working with and being accountable to someone that accelerates our progress. Merely telling someone your goal makes you feel more responsible to attain it. It probably goes without saying but you need to be able to trust the person!

Let's look at a number of ways to gather support:

1. Buddy system - find a like-minded individual who is also working towards some goals and make a coffee date once a month to discuss your progress. An objective view might help you come up with creative ways of problem-solving or getting out of a rut.
2. Personal trainer - this is a great way of working towards your health and fitness goals. A friend of mine recently signed up with a personal trainer. She is amazed at what this guy has already shown her and yet she's only had two sessions. Something simple like correctly exercising a particular body part can yield huge results.
3. Coach - a coach helps you to work towards your personal, financial, etc. goals in whatever area of your life. I do personal and financial coaching for two people at the moment. It is amazing how quickly your growth and development can be accelerated in this way.
4. Dream team/ Mastermind group - basically a group of people with whom you can share your goals, challenges, results and victories. There is nothing stopping you from starting a group of this kind to support one another. Be careful that this doesn't disintegrate into just a social J

All these methods will motivate you to stay on track if used correctly. You still have to do the work but hopefully it becomes a little bit easier with someone else as a sounding board.

Action steps for the month
1. Decide which of these support systems will best work for you.
2. Phone/ speak to/ email the relevant person(s) to talk about your goals.

'Til next time…

Enjoy success
Marcia Francois
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