Success Principle 8 – CHUNK IT DOWN

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.”

Sometimes our biggest life goals seem so overwhelming. We rarely see them as a series of small, achievable tasks, but in reality, breaking down a large goal into smaller task – and accomplishing them one at a time – is exactly how any big goal gets achieved.

So, after you have decided what you really want and set measurable goals with specific deadlines, the next step is to determine all of the individual action steps you will need to take to accomplish your goal. That is what it means to CHUNK IT DOWN!

There are several ways to figure out the action steps you will need to take to accomplish any goal. One is to consult with people who have already done what you want to do and ask what steps they took. From their experience, they can give you all of the necessary steps as well as advice on what pitfalls to avoid. Another way is to purchase a book or manual that outlines the process. This is exactly what the writer of Hebrews counsels in chapter 6:12 when he says, “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

Remember, that it is okay not to know how to do something. It’s okay to ask for guidance and advice from those who do know. Sometimes you can get it free, and sometimes you have to pay for it. You may need to learn how to ask people questions like, “can you tell me how to go about…this? And “what would I have to do to…achieve this?” and “How did you…do this?” keep researching and asking until you can create a realistic action plan that will get you from where you are to where you want to go.

Let me ask you these questions: What will you need to do? How much money will you need to save or raise? What new skills will you need to learn? What resources will you need to mobilize? Who will you need to enroll in your vision? Who will you need to ask for assistance? What new discipline or habits will you need to build into your life?

One other powerful tools high achievers use for chunking things down, gaining control over their life, and increasing their productivity is to plan their next day the night before. There are two major reasons why this is such a powerful strategy for success:

One, if you plan your day the night before, your subconscious mind will work on these tasks all night long. It will think of creative ways to solve any problem, overcome any obstacle, and achieve your desired outcomes.

Two, you can start your day running. You know exactly what you’re going to do and in what order, and you’ve already pulled together any materials you need.

The question now is this: have you taken the first step towards achieving your goals? Do you have a blueprint guiding each step of your life? Dear listeners, It is time to CHUNK IT DOWN.

NOTE: Adapted from Success Principles By Jack Canfield.