Nick Saban and his dang process. (and what we can learn about goal achievement)
I happen to support college football team, but that also is beside the point. One thing the rather stingy coach gives up about how he has led his programs to success is his reliance on "The Process"
But what is the process? Why does it matter?
The process is how we do our daily lives. The process is us defining the steps we need to take everyday to achieve our big goals.
In the US in 2018, the process is not sexy. Winning the Gold Medal is Sexy. Making a million dollars is sexy. Finishing an Iron Man is sexy.
But not all the work you have to do to achieve these goals.
We are oriented these days to be so focused on achieving the end goal that we forget about focusing on the steps of the journey. We look up after setting a massive goal a week and a half in and say, "I don't feel like I'm at my goal" "This is too much work, I just want the results now" "Why did I think I wanted this?!"
It's because we forgot to highlight the importance of the process.
Celebrate the steps along the path. Realize that every day you get outside to run or workout, your in the act of achieving your goal. Realize that every morning you wake up a little bit earlier to write, be grateful for your family, or work on your new business you're in the process of creating success.
Yes, the big goals are important, but right next to your big goals should be your daily plan on how you are going to get there.
And on your journey, don't forget to celebrate your process. The process is your life.
