Prepare for your BHAG!

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Ever heard of this? 👇

BHAG

BHAG (bee-hag) stands for BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOAL.  

Originally, introduced by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in their book…

Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

A BHAG is bigger than a mission statement or quarterly or annual goals.

This is something that team members of an organization can rally behind, easily understand, and feel motivated towards achieving it.

This is the company’s “shoot for the stars and you’ll land on the moon” type of goal. 🌙

And eventually, perhaps…

They will reach the stars! 🤩

That’s the beauty of a BHAG.

It is astronomical, but also achievable.

Along the way, they’ll STACK THE WINS and find motivation in the progress.

These are not quick goals.

For a business, these are more like 5, 10, 15, or 25 years down the line.

Let me give you some real-life examples of large corporation BHAGs I found poking around on the World Wide Web… 🌐

• GOOGLE: To organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

• APPLE: To bring technology closer to humanity that furthers their ability to create whatever they can imagine or dream up.

• SPACE X: To make human life multi-planetary by sending people to Mars.

• FACEBOOK: To make the world more open and connected and give everyone the power to share anything with anyone.

You’ll notice these large companies use BHAGs to set the vision, with a rallying cry to inspire change for humanity or the world.

To inspire their team, their customers, and to make an massive impact.

A small business may have a BHAG that looks more like this…

• To further growth through expansion or acquisition.

• To raise X millions of dollars for those in need.

• To be the premier provider in their industry.

• To grow into a household name.

Soo…. This begs the question.

If defining a BHAG for a company is so important, then why not…

…set a BHAG for yourself?!

This is your personal inspiration for why you do what you do and motivation to continue your pursuit.

This is a guide in the sky to continue down the path towards your perception of SUCCESS. 🤩

You probably definitely won’t have the answers or the experience to know how to achieve this.

A BHAG can’t be something you’ve already done.

Reference your MASSIVE TRANSFORMATIVE PURPOSE to make sure it aligns.

(Need a refresher on your MTP? Check out 👉 FLIGHT #028)

Remember, this is all about doing the things that align to alleviate stress, anxiety, confusion, or spreading yourself too thin.

When you’re aligned in various aspects of your life, you experience happiness and joy pursuing the things you love.

For example…

If your MTP is to “To Help a Million People Find a Home.”

…and your passionate about your BHAG being “Get a PhD”.

You might end up spinning your wheels and feel stressed about the work you’re putting in because your priorities are out of whack.

If they don’t align, that’s okay!

Just spend some time to reconsider your MTP or revisit your BHAG to find alignment for what you want the rest of your life to look like.

Things change. Pivot and learn. Reassess. Redefine.

However…

If your MTP is to “Change the World One Song at a Time”.

And your BHAG is to “Sign a Record Deal with a Major Label”.

Now… those align.

Okay… Soo… Now what? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

Would you just plug along with the same habits and wait for something to miraculously happen?

NOPE!

YOU PREPARE.

HOW?

Welp… first thing I would do is…

NETWORK.

Find the people who have already achieved your BHAG.

Whether it’s in person or online.

You never know you might meet that can help you along your path, be a wealth of knowledge, or open your mind to new perspectives.

Sign up for free resources, such as newsletters, podcasts, subscribe to YouTube channels, or join online forums and groups.

Get involved. Develop relationships. Put yourself out there.

Strong relationships provide an abundance of OPPORTUNITY towards GROWTH. 📈

Pick their brain. Ask questions. Listen intently.

Spend time to find out exactly what you need to do.

If you can afford it, consider a coach or mentor to help you.

Secondly…

Put in the work to sharpen the sword. ⚔️

Develop strong HABITS.

You may need to make some daily life changes for a MINDSET and IDENTITY SHIFT to achieve your BHAG.

Remain disciplined to power through the times with no perceived progress.

Remain patient. Remain consistent.

Each time you do it, that is progress.

Remain open minded to new ideas and challenges.

Recognize good opportunity and take action.

Get out there and try.

When the door of opportunity is cracked open, barge in.

Don’t wait.

Because you are BUILT for this. 💪

If you fail, you’ll learn.

Even if it seems insignificant at the time, those are compounding moments for experience and confidence.

One of those will potentially become a pivotal moment.

A PIVOTAL MOMENT that changes the trajectory of your life in an incredible way. 🚀

Define a BHAG…or two…or three. 🙌

PREPARE for them.

Then when the time comes to ACT…

…you’ll be READY!

This is the MINDSET SHIFT. 🤯

P.S. three months ago, in 👉 FLIGHT #031 - So I Did a Thing…🏃‍♂️ I shared that I signed up for my 5th Half Marathon, and that this will be the first race in the last 7 years. 😬

My goal is to PR (Personal Record) under two hours.

Not a BHAG, but definitely a BIG GOAL nonetheless.

Welp, my friends…

…the time has come.

RACE DAY is THIS SUNDAY. 😱

I can proudly say, I have been consistent with my training and I am READY! 💪

I alsoooo…. might need someone to carry me home. 🤣

Anyhooo…. Wish me luck! 🥇

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