As you all already know, October 1 is Goal-Setting Day – Maxwell Maltz said that the mind takes 90 days to work on a goal, so we recommend getting your goals for 2009 in writing as soon as possible, if you haven’t done so already. Aim for growth that is consistent with the amount of effort and energy you intend to invest – typically, 20% growth in key areas is a good starting point, so adjust your intentions accordingly so you have a spot to focus on in the distance.

Look at your stats, and see where you need to improve – and if you need help analyzing what you see, talk with the coaches, in your visits or in Open Consulting, to get clear about where you are and where you want to get to. Coaches can be objective and direct your work for maximum productivity, so use them as resources.

It makes sense to put some attention on next year at this time, but you’ll also need to keep sufficient attention on the current situation. You still have another quarter of the year to go, and it’s often one of the busiest quarters, so maintain enough focus on your plans and actions for the remainder of the year.

October is rich with special days, and you can choose events or promotions that are consistent with your particular interest. The theme of “the harvest” is wide open for natural foods presentations, while Columbus Day invites “health explorers” to discover wellness – use your creativity, and mastermind with your team to decide on how you can work together to serve more people.

You’re coming into the home stretch of the year, and no matter how close or far away you are to where you want to be, there’s enough time this year to pump up your passion, your intensity and your drive. Get motivated, there are a lot of people out there who desperately need what you do – will you be the one to reach them? Take your best shot, it’s good for them and good for you.