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Thought for the Week –<\/strong> X is for X-Factor and Xciting!<\/strong><\/p>\n So, we are approaching the end of the A to Z of Successful Business Owners and Leaders and this week is all about \u201cX is for X-Factor and Xciting!\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n So, how does \u201cXciting\u201d come into it?<\/p>\n \u201cXciting\u201d gives us the X-Factor we need to be inspired in all we do.<\/p>\n A few weeks back, we looked at \u201cG is for Goals\u201d.<\/p>\n You will have heard about \u201cSMART\u201d Goals \u2026<\/p>\n Well, have you heard about EXACT Goals? In coaching, I like to explore these as opposed to SMART Goals, and I will explain why.<\/p>\n When it comes to your aspirations, EXACT takes you a step further. EXACT stands for \u2026<\/p>\n You will notice that the following are the same as in SMART:<\/p>\n Explicit (Specific), Assessable (Measurable) and Time-framed.<\/p>\n So, what is in EXACT then that is not in SMART?<\/p>\n Explicit<\/strong> \u2013 here the goal is succinct, in a few words and has one focus, and \u2026<\/p>\n Xciting <\/strong>– positively framed and inspiring to that person<\/p>\n Challenging<\/strong> \u2013 goals that stretch us and aim high.<\/p>\n I used to think that setting goals was important but uninspiring and now I know why \u2013 because when I was introduced to EXACT Goals, everything changed for the better.<\/p>\n And I cannot emphasise enough what a difference this makes \u2013 honestly.<\/p>\n And it is all about where our energy <\/em><\/strong>is!<\/p>\n Our energy is much higher when we are inspired \u2013 nothing will stop us moving forward and we become anchored to that goal and it is much more likely to happen.<\/p>\n And this is the X-Factor and Xciting!<\/strong><\/p>\n And a goal doesn\u2019t have to be put into words, it can be an image in our mind, a symbol of some kind, or even a feeling.<\/p>\n My goal is all about Freedom<\/em> and I have an image in my mind of what that looks like. For me, freedom is about peace of mind and stems from a time in my life when I didn\u2019t have that.<\/p>\n So, when I established my EXACT Goal, everything changed, my goal became all-important to me and it was completely life-changing.<\/p>\n So, if you gave a got a goal, I invite you to check it off against EXACT and see how excited you feel. If you don\u2019t feel excited by it, then you are not there yet!<\/p>\n (You might also want to revisit \u201cG is for Goals\u201d).<\/p>\n I hope you have enjoyed this \u201cThought for the Week\u201d!<\/p>\n And if you haven\u2019t already, remember that I would love to help you to explore your own aspirations and create a roadmap to success with you.<\/p>\n\n
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