2025 Planning For REAL: Turn Goals into Results
Research shows that people who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them (Dominican University study). However, only 3% of adults track their goals regularly (Harvard Business Study).
2025 Action Plan to Greatly Increase Your Probability for Success
PLUS the tools to assist you
Converting intentions into results requires systematic planning and consistent execution:
- Define Your MVP (Mission, Vision, Principles)
- Your foundation for decision-making – this is a big part of my coaching process with clients
- Must align with your authentic self
- See Guides and Worksheets – click MVP and FORBES
- Conduct 2024 Time Audit
- Review your calendar and lists
- Identify high-ROI activities
- Decide to eliminate or reduce non-essential or harmful tasks
- Set SMART Goals in FORBES Areas
- Family
- Occupation
- Recreation
- Body/Health
- Education/Personal Development
- Spiritual growth
- See Guides and Worksheets – click MVP and FORBES
- Document Your “Why”
- Research shows goals tied to personal values have 80% higher completion rates
- Write specific motivations for each goal
- Brainstorm Action Plans to Accomplish Your Goals
- Let the ideas flow
- Break each action into measurable steps
- Studies show that granular planning increases success rates by 63%
- See Guides and Worksheets – click WEEKLY MOMENTUM COMMITMENT for an example specific to real estate sales
- Establish Implementation Timeline – What Specifically Will You Do and By When?
- Daily: Core habits
- Weekly: Progress reviews
- Monthly: Milestone checks
- Quarterly: Strategy adjustments
- Calendar Integration
- Block time for key actions starting now and through Q1 2025
- Studies show calendar-blocked goals are 75% more likely to be achieved
- Set recurring reviews
Example Timeline (Weight Loss Goal):
- Daily: 45 min exercise (proven 3x more effective than sporadic workouts)
- Weekly: Measurements + photo progress
- Monthly: New fitness challenge
- Quarterly: Professional assessment
Research shows that people who follow a structured approach like this achieve 76% of their annual goals versus 4% for those who simply “set goals.”
Remember: A goal without a specific action plan is just a wish. Your 2025 success depends on the systems you build now.