This was sent to me in an email and I dont know who the author is. All of this is very true and stuff I personally live by

There is a powerful seven step formula that you can use to set and
achieve your goals for the rest of your life. Every single successful
person uses this formula or some variation of this formula to achieve
vastly more than the average person. And so can you. Here it is:

1. Decide What You Want

Step number one, decide exactly what it is you want in each part of
your life. Become a “meaningful specific” rather than a “wandering
generality.”

2. Write It Down

Second, write it down, clearly and in detail. Always think on paper. A
goal that is not in writing is not a goal at all. It is merely a wish
and it has no energy behind it.

3. Set A Deadline

Third, set a deadline for your goal. A deadline acts as a “forcing
system” in your subconscious mind. It motivates you to do the things
necessary to make your goal come true. If it is a big enough goal, set
sub-deadlines as well. Don’t leave this to chance.

4. Make A List

Fourth, make a list of everything that you can think of that you are
going to have to do to achieve your goal. When you think of new tasks
and activities, write them on your list until your list is complete.

5. Organize Your List

Fifth, organize your list into a plan. Decide what you will have to do
first and what you will have to do second. Decide what is more
important and what is less important. And then write out your plan on
paper, the same way you would develop a blueprint to build your dream
house.

6. Take Action

The sixth step is for you to take action on your plan. Do something.
Do anything. But get busy. Get going.

7. Do Something Every Day

Do something every single day that moves you in the direction of your
most important goal at the moment. Develop the discipline of doing something 365 days each year that is moving you forward. You will be absolutely astonished at how much you accomplish when you utilize this
formula in your life every single day.

Action Exercises

Here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action.

First, decide exactly what you want, write it down with a deadline,
make a plan and take action – on at least one goal – today!

Second, determine the price you will have to pay to achieve this goal
and then get busy paying that price – whatever it is