The Golden 7

I tagged it the golden 7 because I realised that as much as I can procrastinate, following these golden 7 steps has helped me to get things done easily an effectively, so decided to share, hope it helps you too.

Discipline yourself to do what you know you need to do to be the
very best in your field. Perhaps the best definition of self discipline
is this: "Self discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you
should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not." It
is easy to do something when you feel like it. It's when you don't
feel like it and you force yourself to do it anyway that you move
your life and career onto the fast track.
What decisions do you need to make today in order to start moving
toward the top of your field? Whatever it is, either to get in or get
out, make a decision today and then get started. This single act
alone can change the whole direction of your life.
There is a powerful seven step formula that you can use to set and
achieve your goals for the rest of your life. Every single successful
person uses this formula or some variation of this formula to
achieve vastly more than the average person. And so can you. Here
it is:

Decide What You Want

Step number one, decide exactly what it is you want in each part of
your life. Become a 'meaningful specific' rather than a 'wandering
generality.'

Write It Down

Second, write it down, clearly and in detail. Always think on paper. A
goal that is not in writing is not a goal at all. It is merely a wish and
it has no energy behind it.

Set A Deadline

Third, set a deadline for your goal. A deadline acts as a 'forcing
system' in your subconscious mind. It motivates you to do the
things necessary to make your goal come true. If it is a big enough
goal, set sub-deadlines as well. Don't leave this to chance.

Make A List

Fourth, make a list of everything that you can think of that you are
going to have to do to achieve your goal. When you think of new
tasks and activities, write them on your list until your list is
complete.

Organize Your List

Fifth, organize your list into a plan. Decide what you will have to do
first and what you will have to do second. Decide what is more
important and what is less important. And then write out your plan
on paper, the same way you would develop a blueprint to build your
dream house.

Take Action

The sixth step is for you to take action on your plan. Do something.
Do anything. But get busy. Get going.
Do Something Every Day
Do something every single day that moves you in the direction of
your most important goal at the moment. Develop the discipline of
doing something 365 days each year that is moving you forward.
You will be absolutely astonished at how much you accomplish
when you utilize this formula in your life every single day.

Action Exercises

Here are two things you can do to put these ideas into action
immediately.
First, decide exactly what you want, write it down with a deadline,
make a plan and take action - on at least one goal - today!
Second, determine the price you will have to pay to achieve this
goal and then get busy paying that price - whatever it is.
Written by Brian Tracy many thanks .