Friday, August 19, 2016

Backwards Thinking?

It’s been said that you can’t move forward if you're always thinking backwards.  True!
But, having said that, I do believe that there can be value in backwards thinking.

So, you’ve CHOSEN where you want to be — the goal that you want to achieve.  What’s next?

Identifying all the ACTION STEPS, sequences, and deadlines along your path (realizing, of course, that it's an on-going process of EVALUATION and adjusting DIRECTION).

In many cases — especially if you’re dealing with a specific deadline — it helps to apply some backwards thinking.  The idea is that you start at the end.  Imagine your final destination and travel backwards step by step, setting deadlines for each milestone along the path.

This backwards thinking approach may just be the best direction to take to start moving forward.
Try it on your next project and let us know how it works for you.

“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.”
                                                                                                        Earl Nightingale

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