In this New Year's episode of Escaping the Drift, host John Gafford shares his foolproof system for setting objectives and creating an actionable plan to achieve them. John explains that most resolutions fail because people lack a clear vision and strategy. He walks listeners through his exact process - starting with writing a compelling vision statement for the future using the present tense. Next is crafting a mission statement to define purpose and value. John then stresses the importance of setting objectives that are specific and measurable.The bulk of the episode focuses on selecting three strategies that can independently hit objectives, and reverse engineering them to create definitive action steps. John emphasizes tracking progress and letting data drive decisions. He also advises taking calculated risks to stay excited.Through real estate and weight loss examples, John demonstrates how to quantify strategies, schedule tactics, and ensure plans become a reality. For anyone seeking to escape drift and start achieving their dreams, this episode provides an invaluable blueprint for success. Highlights:"Monotony becomes the enemy of enthusiasm. Repetition becomes the enemy of enthusiasm.""I'm never married to my business plan. I'm honest with myself. The truth lies in the math.""As long as you are constantly measuring and have your finger on the pulse of what your business is, you'll be able to catch that next wave."Timestamps:00:00: Introduction 03:20: Achieving Personal Objectives 09:04: Creating A Vision14:45: Objectives Vs Goals21:30: Generating Leads25:50: Sales Strategies 33:35: Productivity Tools40:09: Adapting To Change Connect:? Did you enjoy this podcast episode? Tell us all about it in the comment section below! ☑️If you liked this video, consider subscribing to Escaping The Drift with John Gafford using this Link! ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnGafford?sub_confirmation=1 *************? About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space ➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7 figure full service title and escrow company. ➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages. ************* ✅ Follow John Gafford on social media:Instagram ▶️https://www.instagram.com/thejohngafford/Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/gafford2/? Stream The Escaping The Drift Podcast with John Gafford Episode here:Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cWN80gtZ4m4wl3DqQoJmKListen On Apple :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-the-drift-with-john-gafford/id1582927283*************#EscapingTheDrift