There are 60 days left before this year is just a memory. That’s not much time, or is it? Have you ever wondered, what can I really accomplish in 60 days?
The truth is that 60 days is more than enough time to make significant changes in your life if that’s what you decide to do. So, you have a choice. You can give up on this year and postpone the accomplishment of your goals until next year, or you can…
Make it happen NOW!
This time of year a lot of people start to look ahead to next year as the time to get focused and make some meaningful changes. I’ll do that too, but not until I’m done with 2010. And I am nowhere near done!
In fact, I am determined to get really focused and make these next 60 days super productive, and I want you to consider doing the same for yourself. Imagine how fantastic it will feel when Dec. 31 rolls around and you look back and say, WOW, I did it.
Forget about those obstacles, we’ve got 60 days!
All year long it seems like every time I get started on a project my world fills up with distractions that throw me off track. I am guessing that you’ve had a similar experience? Just about everything that I set out to do took longer than I planned. Well, this is my chance to do something about it.
Do you have goals that have been delayed or pushed aside? If so, let’s join forces and encourage each other to make it happen now. Listen, I am totally into this and I don’t plan to let anything get in the way. The next sixty days will go by quickly, but it’s still plenty of time to make some major changes in our lives. Let’s do it together.
Learn the inside secrets of accomplishing goals
Turning your goals into reality is an advanced life skill that anyone can learn. Like most things, it’s a process that can be broken down and explained. There are also some key elements for successfully achieving your goals that very few people seem to understand.
In my last post we talked about the first section of TRUE SELF. What we didn’t talk about is the other six sections which are specifically designed to walk you through the whole process of turning your goals into reality. This is where you learn how to give yourself a 97% chance of success with any goal. It doesn’t matter what you want to accomplish, TRUE SELF will walk you through it to completion.
Take the Ultimate 60 Day Countdown Challenge
Here’s the challenge – pick one very significant goal and make it happen in the next sixty days. That’s it; don’t deprive yourself of the satisfaction of making it happen right now.
The fastest and easiest way to do this successfully is to order a copy of TRUE SELF from Amazon.com and follow the process. This will put you way ahead of the curve. But even if you don’t buy the book, take the challenge. Do it for you! Give yourself that special gratification that comes with accomplishment.
Add some accountability
Having a deadline for accomplishing your goal is extremely powerful. You’ve got sixty days. Accountability is also very powerful and you can easily create that by declaring your intentions in a comment below this article. Tell us what you WILL accomplish.
Now that my new book TRUE SELF is available, I’ve got one more BIG goal to accomplish before the end of the year. I am going to build a 26 week coaching program on the WishList membership format called TRUE SELF Revealed. It will be ideal for anyone who wants to take the pursuit of TRUE SELF to the next level.
This is a huge challenge for me. I have never built a membership site, but I intend to have it fully operational right after the first of the year. You can hold me accountable!
What goal would do it for you?
Maybe you have been meaning to start exercising to get in shape or lose some weight. Perhaps there is a special project at work or at home that you haven’t been able to get to all year long. Have you been wanting to write a book, organize or redecorate your house, learn some special new skill, or anything else? Why not make it happen now?
Why did I choose to do a Countdown Challenge? Simple really. If you focus on next year, then you’ve already written this year off. What a waste of time that would be. Don’t do that to yourself. Focus on the here and now and make this year really count for something. Accomplishment happens in the present, not the future. Let’s do it together!
What one goal would you like to focus on?
How great would accomplishing that goal feel?
What are you going to do about it?
The lines are open and the clock is ticking!
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Jonathan, I started reading your year end challenges a couple of years ago and found them very inspiring. This year, I was thinking of that challenge, only in a 90 day format, when I started P90X, a challenging at home workout session that consists of a 1 hour session almost every day. By December 31st I should be close to completing the challenge. But your post makes me want to review my goals and pick one that I have not completely achieved yet. In addition to passing a licensing exam by the end of the year, I am going to pick one more goal with which to finish strong
Excellent job Steve, I did the P90X program at the end of last year and by the time we went to Kauai in January my wife and I were in phenomenal shape. One word of caution: it is very easy to get over trained and become susceptible to injury on P90X. I ended up replacing all of the push-ups with various forms of dumbbell bench presses to allow for freer shoulder rotation.
Hearing about your goals is getting me even more psyched. I am also working on some fitness and certification goals, so let’s go for it.
Hi there Jonathan. I love the idea of doing a countdown. I’ve lost some weight with new dietary changes and I have a ton of goals for my new relationship advice site.
You’ve inspired me to sit down and make out a plan for these last 60 days in the year. I think I’ll take some time out tonight to break my goals into smaller, more measurable segments. Great post!
Hi Nea, sounds like you are off to a great start. We would love to hear your plan when you get it laid out. That is exactly the “process” others need to understand.
I’m in. My goal is to grow my blog to 5K subscribers by the end of the year!
Hey Alex, that’s a substantial goal all right. So, what’s the plan? How will you generate those new subscribers? Maybe we can help.
I have 2:
1) Lose 30 lbs, and be more toned
2) Have my whole house done, cleaned and de-cluttered, all rooms.
Hold me accountable!
Hi Laurie, #1 is doable but it will take some planning. Care to share your plan with us? I actually talk a lot about this one in my book. It’s that nutrition and fitness background showing through. So, here’s what I think: I think you can do it! Please, keep us posted on your progress.
My plan is pretty simple. I have always ate healthy – but gained much weight in my late 30′s when my husband had a bad back surgery – (they say I did due to stress) — I don’t eat sweets, but pasta and potatoes are my downfall. So I am cutting all those, and only eating healthy low fat, organic protein and green veggies (green beans and broccoli), and then salads with almonds, walnuts, etc. (maybe *some* cheese lol). I got the papers to join the Y, and I am going to turn them in tomorrow, so plan to work out Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat for 2-3 hours (walk treadmill, ride bikes, swim, hot tub, weights, etc) That is pretty much it – and *trying* (I hate measuring stuff though) but to keep it around 1000 calories, and NO eating after 7pm.
(7-10pm is the clean my house part each night, and give away stuff 
)
Excellent plan Laurie. You sound motivated and determined. Like all worthwhile goals, there will be challenges along the way, but knowing that ahead of time means that you are always a step ahead. Make sure to constantly visualize yourself 30 lbs lighter so your brain will continue to send the right signals to your nervous system. Also, plan on working a little harder for those last 10 lbs. The body has a program called homeostasis that resists change and the further you get from your current weight the more resistance kicks in. When that happens you need to brake routine and throw your body an unexpected curve to get things moving again. Keep us posted on your progress. I am excited for you.
I had two goals for this year…
1) I would start a blog writing about the experiences of first-time mommies
2) I wanted to learn how to make couture cakes
I was about to give up on them but just read your post. I think I can do it…. I only have 60 more days to go:)
Hi Ayesha, I really like your idea for a blog, I think there is great potential there!
Hey Jonathan, I agree my year is not even close to over. I am working on adding another 20 clients to my business Damang Media Group
I also work with a professional football team in Canada (Calgary Stampeders) and we are looking to win the Grey Cup. We are 3 games away. This is a big one for me!
And, the last goal for this season which also spills into 2011 is to ski 40 days this winter!
Love the challenge thanks for sharing.
Hey Matt, I like the balance in your goals because you’ve included work and play. All the ski buffs are probably thinking about skiing goals now. Keep us posted, especially on your 20 new clients.
Jonathan
I love this idea and a little accountability goes a long way too.
1. A plan of action to get the best out of the next 59 days and
2. Loose 7LBs by the end of the year.
Thank you for this helpful nudge.
Hi Marion, spoken like a true coach. First comes the plan followed by ACTION.
Oh dear, not only 60 (or less). Jonathan, you are making me very nervous! I put down 11 goals for the blog and they all seem big stretches but I will focus on two: Establish my newsletter and finally sign up with either Aweber or Mailchimp, get back into meditation daily, reach 100 total cycling classes, and not have a single complaint about winter (I get cold at 50 degrees or so). How’s that?
Greetings Farnoosh, you are so energetic, it’s very inspiring. You could probably break some of the big goals into several stages (short term goals) and work toward the completion of the first stage before the end of the year. That way you make progress and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment without getting overwhelmed.
For what it’s worth, I use AWeber and here’s why: http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/email-deliverability-tips/
Thank you Jonathan, on all accounts – leaning towards Aweber too and I hope you sign up to get my fabulous newsletter, yes?
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Wouldn’t dream of missing it. You should call it Fabulous Farnoosh!
60 days, that really puts it in perspective!
I want to finish up two products that are mostly written and just have to be pulled together – one on procrastination, and also a small stop-smoking one before the local cigarette tax goes up on 1 January.
I’m also doing a fitness challenge, 100 Pushups, and even though I’m doing it at a slightly slower pace than it’s supposed to be done at, I think it’s still realistic to finish that one by the end of the year as well.
I’ll feel pretty good going into 2011 if I get those achieved. You’re right, it’s a good momentum-builder for the new year.
Hi Mike, finishing projects that are already in motion will give you an excellent start on next year in so many ways. That sense of accomplishment will translate into massive motivation as the new year rolls around and you will be ready to rock. I love getting in shape at the end of the year when so many are going the other direction. It’s the contrarian in me I suppose.
Dear Jonathan, I’ve been thinking about this a lot since you put it up here. And I think my goal for the next 60 days is to take time out and totally ignore all the “pull” on me (or at least not let it dictate my life) so that I can regain my strong sense of self and direction. That may mean not doing as much online in the way that I have for 3 years.
It will definitely mean spending more time alone, AND in nature. I want to really take a close look at what “matters” to me. My core truths or values. I hunger for something deeply authentic. I can feel it there in me. I need to quiet the pull and chatter that goes on around me online. For me it requires quiet time. Maybe even bold or drastic changes. I am due for some.
I want to re-evaluate where I am headed and what TRULY matters to ME. I need to ask into the total stillness, “What do I want? If I removed all the supposed obstacles, if I looked at my life as if all my needs were met, what would be left that would fill me with passion? So much passion that nothing else mattered.”
THEN I want to do that, whether the obstacles are still there or not. But first I have to know what that is in my life. It’s very important to me. It’s everything. It’s what give my life meaning.
I know this, I’ve read too much, been online too much, done a lot of too much-es. And it was good for a time and an incredible learning experience interacting with people, but I want to make very sure that I am living who I really am at my core. As you say so well, my TRUE SELF.
I feel a huge shift happening in me. It simply may be that I do things differently or more creatively or more in keeping with who I am regardless of what others like or think.
Oddly it’s a very exciting time for me BECAUSE I feel this way. I am not afraid of change or much of anything. It’s just a matter of stripping away ALL the chaos and fog and habits and asleep at the wheel, and getting myself VERY clear so as to see life through fresh eyes. To see life anew, with all of it’s exciting possibilities.
I want to explore those possibilities in the next 60 days. Thank you dear friend. I know this may not be the kind of thing you were talking about, but it’s what came to my mind. I think you sparked it in me with your twitter comment. Bless you dear friend. R
What a great plan Robin, I think you will find loads of clarity by reconnecting with your core. I am glad you have the awareness to know when looking after yourself needs to be a priority. I feel certain that by the end of the year you will feel focused and energized. We always feel so much better when our personal resources have been built up and we get back that feeling of being grounded.
You have worked so hard this year and accomplished so much, it’s time!
Hey Jonathan. I remember doing this last year and it really got me fired up. I didn’t quite achieve my goal in the 60 days, but got very close.
My goal for the next 60 days is to write another guide and have it designed, and ready by year end. I was going to leave it until January next year but now’s as good a time as any.
I’d love to do what Robin is planning and just getting back to myself for a bit, but hopefully I can do that at the beginning of next year.
Hey Steve, like Robin you have accomplished some amazing things this year. I think the whole CYT Guides project is awesome and can hardly wait to see what you will come up with next. Great goal, I know you will reach it.
Great idea!
I’ll set two goals:
- start and continue a weight lifting program,
- make 3 posts every week,
- increase blog views 10x
Good goals Andrzej. We would all like to “increase blog views 10X.” What’s the plan for accomplishing that?
Hi Jonathan,
What a terrific idea. I love Robin’s aspiration to get back in touch with herself. My goal is to write more guests posts – perhaps 2-4. I need to stay realistic and not over-reach.
I loved True Self and am going to pop it open to re-read the goals section again!
Hi Sandra, one of the challenges for productive people is exactly what you mentioned, “to stay realistic and not over-reach.” It’s great to be enthusiastic, but if we take on too much we defeat the purpose. Sounds like you’ve got a good handle on this Sandra.
HI, it’s been a long time since I last visited this site. I missed it so much. I need to do a lot of catching up.
Anyway, I am challenged by your article. I have been thinking of writing my own blog but I am still not sure of what will be my theme. I want something I am good at. I hope I could start this year. That will be my goal. I’m also thinking of writing a book about relationships. It came as an idea when I started giving advice to my friends about their relationships and they thought I could really give some helpful advice. Although I am not an expert in relationships, they think that my insights are great. Thanks for this article, it made me realize that I should act now!
Hi Lizzie, as you write your blog you will discover your niche. Blogging is an incredible exercise in self-discovery. My suggestion would be, don’t wait, just start and see what unfolds. It is perfectly alright to change your focus, theme, blog name, or anything else once it becomes more clear to you. So, go for it.
hey! i loved your blog. i have decided i am going to accomplish two things in these 2 months. my first goal is to top in grade 12th exams in the whole country and 2nd is to prepare for my entrance college exam which requires completing and practising tons of books. but i will make every day count. thank you soo much!