Step 6-Second Goal-setting Step: Sharing Your Commitment

The next critical step that increases your chances of achieving your goal by 60% involves sharing it.

Pick a goal mentor. Look over the list below to think of someone appropriate in your life to share your financial goal(s) with. The person must be trustworthy, understanding but not too dismissive, available weekly, and completely supportive.

Possible Goal Mentors

  1. Spouse
  2. Parent
  3. Grandparent
  4. Best Friend
  5. Faith leader
  6. Exercise partner
  7. Social media group

Explain to your would-be mentor the importance of the goal to you personally, and ask if they would be willing to be your goal mentor by listening to an explanation of your goal, receiving a weekly report on your progress, and providing a positive, encouraging attitude when you miss some steps along your way.

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