The Black Belt Success Cycle

1. Know what you want! Decide what it is that you want and set your goal. 

2. Have a plan...and a success coach. Decide what you are going to do in order to reach your goal and find someone who has already been where you want to be to help you. Write it down in detail and be specific. Your coach can help guide the formation of your plan and keep you focused.

3. Take consistent action! Nothing will happen unless you act on your plan everyday. Be consistent in your actions and keep track of your progress. Practice, practice, practice!

4. Review and Renew your goals. Testing is your opportunity to check the progress you are making towards your goal. It is not a "pass" or "fail" situation but an opportunity to re-evaluate your plan and make changes to it if necessary. If you do not succeed the first time, try to figure out why and adjust your plan if necessary.

The journey to Black Belt is full of victories and disappointments. It is how we handle the "bumps in the road" that determines the quality of the destination.