“Decide upon your major definite purpose in life and then organize all your activities around it.” ~ Brian Tracy
Before you start doing the things, such as the tasks required to start a business, I suggest you spend some time doing some serious thinking and planning.
But, not just setting specific goals, which is important… but think on a higher level, like career, purpose, lifestyle.
There is a very famous book by Napoleon Hill, called Think and Grow Rich
In his book, Hill presents his concept of the Definite Major Purpose. It was a challenge to his readers, to ask themselves “in what do I truly believe?”
You need to define this, and make sure whatever business you decide to start, is aligned with this purpose. If your business is in some way aligned with your core values, or doing something you truly love, you will have passion in your work. Passion will always come through, and will greatly increase your chances to achieve success.
So, take some time for yourself and determine what your Definite Major Purpose is or should be to live the life you desire. Then start with a positive attitude and a mindset for success.
Watch this brief Brian Tracy “10 Goal Method” video, which is a great way to determine your Definite Major Purpose. After watching the video be sure to share your comments below, and feel free to pass this video on to friends and family.
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Your major definite purpose can be defined as the one goal that is most important to you at the moment. It is usually the one goal that will help you to achieve more of your other goals than anything else you can accomplish. It must have the following characteristics:
1. It must be something that you personally really desire. Your desire for this goal must be so intense that the very idea of achieving your major purpose excites you and makes you happy.
2. It must be clear and specific. You must be able to define it in words. You must be able to write it down with such clarify that a child could read it and know exactly what it is that you want and be able to determine whether or not you have achieved it.
3. It must be measurable and quantifiable. Rather than “I want to make a lot of money,” it must be more like “I will earn $100,000 per year by (a specific date).”
4. It must be both believable and achievable. Your major definite purpose cannot be so big or so ridiculous that it is completely unattainable.
5. Your major definite purpose should have a reasonable probability of success, perhaps 50-50 when you begin. If you have never achieved a major goal before, set a goal that has an 80 percent or 90 percent probability of success. Give yourself a break and take it easy on yourself, at least at the beginning.
Later on, you can set huge goals with very small probabilities of success and you will still be motivated to take the steps necessary to achieve them. But in the beginning, set goals that are believable and achievable and that have a high probability of success so that you can gain confidence of winning right from the start.
6. Your major definite purpose must be in harmony with your other goals. You cannot want to be financially successful in your career on the one hand and play golf most of the time on the other. Your major definite purpose must be in harmony with your minor goals and aligned with your values.
Now that you understand HOW your “Definite Major Purpose” is defined, it is time to Decide WHAT your “Definite Major Purpose” is and the steps that you must take to achieve your “greatest goal.”
You can do that by viewing and downloading my FREE gift to you…
‘The Goals Report by Brian Tracy: How to get everything you want faster than you ever thought possible!
Here you will learn the Goal-Setting Process, How to determine your DMP (Definite Major Purpose) and the steps you will need to ACHIEVE….enjoy !
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Wonderful post Marc. Brian Tracy’s video is a true piece of gold. Define a major purpose related to your highest values, find one that can change your life for the better but also the entire world. Take action every day and never stop learning and growing 🙂 Thanks for sharing. You made my day:)
All the best,
Radu
Hi Radu,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m happy that you enjoyed the post…Brian’s video is brief, but to the point and powerful.
Like anything worthwhile, it takes Persistent effort on a daily basis.
To your continued success,
Marc
Hi Marc,
inspiring combination of wisdom and the short video.
The question “in what do I truly believe?” seems like a great one to ask ourselves, since if we are not in line with our own values, when we pursue goals, we won’t be very efficient.
I like the suggestion of Brian Tracey to write ten goals and ask the question he suggests.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Cheers,
Yorinda
Hi Yorinda,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
It is amazing how much impactful information can be packed into such a short video.
It is important to have a number of goals, but your definite major purpose should be what will make the biggest difference in your life and that you are passionate about and have a burning desire, so that you will continue to pursue that dream every day.
The 10 goal method is a great way to help determine the one goal that will make the BIGGEST difference in your life and help you to achieve more of your other goals.
It is so important for your your business pursuits to be in alignment with your core values.
To your continued success,
Marc
Hi Marc,
Powerful advice! Thanks for sharing the video.
I have decided on my definite major purpose in life. I just need to work on the details on how to achieve my goal.
I think the most powerful step is to take action everyday, however small, that will lead us closer to our goals.
I’ll keep your excellent tips in mind. Have a nice day!
Hi Theresa,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m so happy you found the post helpful and I hope you will subscribe to my blog and visit often.
It’s great that you have decided on your DMP.
If you downloaded the Goals Report, you will find that will be a great tool in order to determine the details of reaching your major goal.
Yes, take ACTION every day and don’t try to do it yourself. If you are part of a mastermind group, you will have the support and encouragement of like minded individuals to reach your goals.
To your success,
Marc
Hi Marc,
Good recap of Hill’s steps. I am always amazed when talking to people who claimed that they have studied Think and Grow Rich yet, when we talk about their statement of definite purpose, they never did that. Even some of my coaching group members who invest good money and time in study often bypass this step in spite of my stressing how important it is. We cannot negotiate the price of success! If we do, we will come up short, frustrated, and discouraged.
Napoleon Hill talks about how important defining our definite major purpose is and being specific about what we are doing. We must not skip this exercise.
Hi Rachel,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
You are so right, this is an essential step in your overall success.
Many people think that if they have all this information in their head, that is all they need.
But, it must be written, with clarity, be specific and repeated every day and you must take ACTION on a daily basis to move you closer to that major purpose each day.
For those that have read “Think and Grow Rich” and haven’t written their statement of definite purpose, they must join a Mastermind group, so they really understand how essential it is and have the help and support to create and achieve it.
To your continued success,
Marc
Without having a major purpose in life it is like being adrift in a boat with no paddles and fishing poles. The water might be calm and relaxing, but you get nowhere fast and will eventually die of hunger without any support.
Hmmm, think and grow rich…Sounds inviting! I agree, Marc, that in order to know our major purpose and concentrate our efforts around it, we first have to acknowledge our goals. What we want to accomplish has to be achievable and believable. We must visualize what we want, because if we do not do it, we cannot know what we want our final goal to be like.
Great post and advice Marc. Personally I believe finding our passion is like a really great road trip with lots of scenic outlooks and a few detours here and there. I think Think and Grow Rich is a wonderful tool to help get people on the right path and then it’s a matter of getting out there on the road! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Marc! your word can aspire many readers. If you want to achieve your goals, you must also face the consequences in life. Prioritizing all of your achievements can help you to become successful. Don’t be easily deceive by challenges, instead make it as a priority in life.
Thanks Mark, that is defined so simply! It is often confusing for new people to understand how to set and keep working towards goals!
Hey Marc,
I will continue to believe that the only way to achieve success as each person has determined it to be. Is with only focusing on their passion and sharing it globally which generates revenue. That is true joy and it will be helping others with all the positive messages being shared.
I love artist and how their minds transforms thoughts into feels on canvas for all to see. That is how the world should be perceived as your giant canvas and its here for you to pain your passion.
Marc, this is a wonderful presentation of one of our greats. I love your find and look forward in being empowered to help more people by such usable content.
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Hi Marc… One of the toughest challenges for me is to narrow down my goals to ONE. I have too many interests, and too many things that have to be done. This is not only a matter of perspective… they really are important. A couple of years ago I narrowed it down to three, but that’s still too many. I’m not focused enough, and therefore not making steady, consistent progress toward any of them. This video makes my ONE major goal stand out magically from all the rest, and shows me where the other two main ones fit in the overall scheme of things.
Thanks for posting!
Willena Flewelling
Brian Tracey is awesome!
I have been following his advice for years and just like in the video I am amazed at what I accomplish from year to year.
Good stuff Marc.
I enjoy Brian Tracy’s books and videos very much.
I know my definite major purpose in life and I am working on it 🙂
Peter
Hello Marc
Everyone has a purpose and it is very important that we take time to discover that purpose. Just beginning to set goals or start a business based on what other may suggest can be a hazard to living a full life. You free report is an excellent guide to setting goals. I would suggest that people read this report.
Thanks
Perry A Davis Jr.
Music City
Hi Marc,
Again, I always appreciate your videos presented by Brian Tracy. I downloaded the PDF ‘The Goals Report by Brian Tracy: How to get everything you want faster than you ever thought possible! I really like any Brian Tracy resource and I always follow his wisdom. I really liked his 10 goal method. It is easy to follow and I know will reap great benefits.
You discussed our definite purpose in life and you also listed 6 important characteristics of developing your definite purpose. This is one of the most important things we do, not only in our business but in our personal lives too. We have to look beyond ourselves and understand our place in the fantastic quilt of life. I designed my definite purpose of life but I call it my ultimate purpose and mission of life. I used your guidelines as a check to see if my ultimate purpose satisfied each point. It does! Here are 6 guidelines you listed when developing our purpose:
1. It must be something that you personally really desire.
2. It must be clear and specific.
3. It must be measurable and quantifiable.
4. It must be both believable and achievable.
5. Your major definite purpose should have a reasonable probability of success,
6. Your major definite purpose must be in harmony with your other goals.
Thank you for sharing the Brian Tracy video and your gift! I cannot believe how much value you bring to us every week. I always look forward to visiting your blog. I leave wishing you great prosperity.
Raena Lynn
Hi Mark
I am a Big fan of Brian and I love the way he teach people.
So many people Mis what you explain in your post and that
take there eyes of there goals.
In the start of this Year i did say to my self that if i only achieve
one goal i will be happy and that is to get my Game out into the world.
That is still my main goal and ges what I am almost there were i want to
be with it, see my last 2 blog post’s on my new WP Blog. Will you
also go to my “GratitudeGame” Menu bar and see what i did with your feed
back you did give me. 🙂
Regards
Theuns
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Excellent Job on your article.. I really learned a lot from it.. Keep up the good work!
Hello Mark, your words here can give inspiration among individuals. If you want success in life just be determined.
Hello Mark and thank you for your post. I enjoyed the video as well. We all need goals everyday to get through life. As a network marketer we need to do as Brian Tracey has said and work on that one goal that jumps out at us. We must always be learning and growing as we go along and anyone can achieve success.
Thanks for sharing this with all of us……
Barbara Harnsberger
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I have just recently made my decision. It is awesome to have that clarity and direction available to me now. I am going to teach others they can also decide.