This paragraph or two should explain what will happen if you don t attain your goal. The more emotion you can put behind the reasons why you must succeed and why you must not fail, the more committed to attaining your goals you will become. Constantly evaluate your progress. Having an action plan is not enough. The captain in the previous example will have to constantly evaluate his progress in order to be sure he is on target.
Unforeseen obstacles are sure to arise, such as a hailstorm, or increased southerly winds.
As a result, he may have to increase his speed or guide the boat in a more westerly direction. In other words, notice what is working and what is not. If an approach is not working, don t waste your time with it. Change your approach. Never lose sight of your goal.