How to Transform Creative Ideas into Results

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When I asked some of my readers what their greatest challenge was, one theme came up multiple times.

You have ideas. Lots of them. But they don’t translate into results or reality.

Up until 2013, I was in the same place. I wanted to write a book, but couldn’t seem to do it, despite blogging regularly. But, through a series of simple shifts, my creative output skyrocketed, and my results did as well.

If you’re stuck in a place where you have ideas that never turn into results, this is for you.

1. Stop Setting Outcome-Based Goals

Setting outcome-based goals is the first mistake people make when trying to turn their ideas into results. You can’t control outcomes. But you can control your effort.

• You can’t control how many people read your writing, but you can control how many words you write.
• You can’t control how many people listen to your podcast, but you can control how frequently you publish.
• You can’t control how many people will buy your product, but you can control how many of them you pitch.