Have you ever gotten halfway (or all the way) done putting something together only to realize one piece is on backwards, or incorrectly, and the only way to fix it is to take it apart and start over?

I'm humble enough to admit that it's happened to me more than once.

The reason for my failure was/is simple.....I didn't take time to read through the Instruction Manual. The big booklet that gets tossed aside when we anxiously rip into our new furniture, kitchen gadgets, lawn equipment, or iPhone.

Reading an instruction manual and truly understanding the capabilities and limitations your product has only sets you up for an easier assembly, or ongoing use of that product.

We can look at our goals the same way. I am yet to meet a person who doesn't have something in their mind and at their core that they want to accomplish. Whether a certain income, a lower golf score, losing a few pounds, or learning a new hobby...it all requires thoughtful planning, and an outline for the action needed.....an instruction manual.

As a matter of fact, if there is something that comes to mind that you've always wanted to do, but you haven't yet....try designing your own Instruction Manual for what steps you will need to take and the features/benefits you will enjoy (and even how you will feel) once you assemble this goal!