Short-Term Goals Lead to Long-Term Success
- Brainz Magazine
- Mar 3
- 3 min read
John Michael O'Shea is the founder of One Purpose Wellness, a health and wellness coaching company that helps high-achieving males define their purpose, improve their daily habits, and create a sustainable plan that enables them to achieve their goals. The sustainable plan is based on the evidence-based pillars of a healthy lifestyle.
It can be very tempting to focus on the end result instead of the process that will guide you to the desired outcome. While it is important to first identify your target, we need to take a deep breath and define the wins that need to occur along the way.
Three important steps along the way to your ultimate goal
1. Slow down, be mindful
The competitor in us wants to get out of the gates strong and charge ahead. While this desire to win is a strength, slowing down and being mindful of defining the process to win should come first. Defining the process causes you to think strategically and can allow you to examine the most efficient route. When we jump into things with automatic energy, we may miss a few key steps and not manage our time in the best manner. Our time is one of our most valuable assets, so take the time to eliminate unnecessary steps and maximize efficiency.
2. Identify a timeframe
As you define your process, it’s important to consider a realistic timeframe and factor in variables such as your work schedule, family time, and personal time. If your timeframe is too soon, you may find yourself rushed and flustered. If it’s too long, you may lose interest and motivation. There is a fine balance between being aggressive and being realistic. Find that balance and set yourself up to succeed with an attainable time frame.
3. Create positive momentum
Along your path towards your goals, momentum plays a big factor. Naturally, we gain confidence through achievement, and creating quick wins creates positive momentum. We feed off energy, and generating positive energy will keep you motivated and help you to stay on pace to achieve your goals.
Life is a journey, and as we evolve and strive towards maximizing our lives, it’s important to be intentional with how we can best design our path forward. By practicing mindfulness, carefully managing your time, and stacking up wins for yourself, you are setting yourself up well to achieve long-term success.
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John Michael OShea, Seasoned Business Professional
John Michael O’Shea is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience leading and developing talent. Through his own struggles while advancing in his career, he realized he needed to implement change in his daily habits if he was going to achieve the vision he had for himself and his family. He dedicated himself to learning about the pillars of a healthy lifestyle, returning to school to earn a Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Science & Coaching from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX. Additionally, John Michael is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach(NBC-HWC) and is Wellcoaches certified as a Health and Well-Being Coach. He is the founder of One Purpose Wellness, with a mission to help high-achieving men define their purpose and unlock the best version of themselves.
