THE METAPHOR MINUTE ARCHIVES

Working Smart - Add "fuel" to your goals: create written action steps. If you've decided to become a sales manager by the time you're thirty, your list of action steps might include: join professional organizations, volunteer for high visibility jobs in the company, attend a course to improve knowledge and skills, network with key people in the company, write articles for industry media, etc. If you want a monthly week-end away with your spouse, your list of action steps might include find a regular baby-sitter, select dates, decide where to go, send for brochures, etc.