Audio Business Books - 5 Step Formula For Success!

The concept of audio learning has been around for many decades, and has been used to teach everything from business strategy to foreign languages. What originally became a popular form of learning through cassette players has now evolved into the modern equivalent using mp3 and mp4.

For business people who are extremely time conscious, always looking for next time management program or ways to increase productive course, this form of learning presents massive benefits. Individuals can now use their lunch time or commute to work as an opportunity to easily study their favorite business subject without interrupting their daily plans.

But even with all these additional benefits presented by studying audio business books in such an easy and convenient way, why is it that so many people still fail to yield the desired results they yearn from using this popular learning tool? After all, provided that the content is good and the principles and strategies outlined in the audio program are sound, surely one would expect massive returns on their investment right?

It makes sense in theory, but the reality is often somewhat different. Many individuals report that even despite using some of the best audio training tools on the market, they are unable to achieve the desired results. And this phenomenon can often be accredited to one simple missing element. Execution!

Execution or more commonly referred to as action is stated to be the number one missing ingredient by many of the established business “gurus” and entrepreneurs. So if action or the lack of it, to be more precise, is the biggest cause of failure and underachievement, yet it is a widely publicised cause, why is it that so many budding entrepreneurs fail to follow through on their plans even though they know they should? And more importantly, what can be done to help ensure these individuals stay on course?

Well, using the knowledge of many of my favourite entrepreneurs including Brain Tracey, Jack Canfield and Richard Branson, combined with my personal business experience I have created a simple 5 step formula to help set goals and achieve them:

1. Establish your goals – The first thing to do is decide on what new strategy it is you want to implement in your life and the benefits you seek to gain from carrying it out. For instance, if you are looking to try out a time management course you have learned from one of Steven Covey’s audio business books, you must first establish this as a goal in your mind. Be sure to add detail to your goal, including the outcome of reaching it. This will help motivate you to take action. You must ask yourself “Why do I want to achieve it?” and your answer may be “I want to double my productivity at the end of 30 days” and there must be a burning desire to attain it.

2. Write them down – Make a habit of writing down your goals. A goal not written down is simply a dream. Be sure to go into detail. Also state your goal in positive, personal and present tense. The actual act of writing your goal down in this way and placing it somewhere in constant view has a number of benefits.

By writing it down in the above manner you force yourself to visualize your goal. This act of visualization has a massive impact on your subconscious mind and will increase your chances of executing it. And by writing it out in positive, personal and present tense you will reaffirm to your mind that you have already attained it and you will subsequently begin to act in accordance with your goals. For example, you should write it out like this “I double my productivity every month”.

3. Set a Deadline - By setting a deadline to achieve your goal you will also create a sense of urgency. Without it, you will never get around to doing it. It will always remain in the future. In this case it would be 30 days from today.

4. Break your goal into small steps and prioritize and sequence them - A simple way to do this is to ask yourself, “Which part of my goal, once achieved, will have the greatest positive impact on my life”. This should be your number one priority.

5. Take action – Once you have established your number one priority, take action every single day on achieving it. Don’t procrastinate. Procrastination is a major goal killer, so don’t get drawn into dwelling on the what ifs. This is just your mind playing games with you. It’s trying to keep you in your comfort zone, so don’t let it hold you back.

Don’t wait until things are perfect before you start either. Things will never be perfect, start today and keep going. Remember, you can always adjust your strategy as you go along. One of my favorite saying is “Ready, Fire, Aim!”

So there you have it, my 5 step formula to success. Just remember to take action. That’s the key.

If you want to learn more techniques and strategies to grow your business and reach your financial goals or are interested in finding out more about the different successful entrepreneurs mentioned above, please visit my audio business books blog.

Enjoy!