The Power of Execution: What You Must Do to Succeed in 2019
Nov 30, 2018 01:35PM ● By Tina Louise Wilkerson
We all have goals. We all want to succeed in life. We all want to excel. But what separates those that reach their goals from those that do not? In one word … execution.
As a personal trainer for more than a decade, I have worked with hundreds of people that have varying goals. Some will reach their goals, while others will not. As a professional with 14 years of experience, I know the variables required to help people succeed. I educate my clients; provide science-based programs and plans; and offer accountability, correction and much-needed encouragement. Sadly for some, all of this professional support, training and resources will still not be enough. It is the ability to execute the parts of the plan that will win the game. It’s simple: Knowledge without execution is failure; knowledge with execution is success.
Execution is defined as “the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order or course of action.” Those that have goals will meet them by carrying out the parts of the plan that will take them from “point A” to “point B.” Every goal is comprised of a desire to get from one place in life to a different place. And goals are always achieved by having, and following, a plan.
Instead of focusing on a goal (such as losing 20 pounds), one must focus on the behaviors and actions required to reach the goal. In other words, instead of focusing every day on losing 20 pounds, one should focus daily on the required action steps that will lead to the goal. If you want to lose weight, for instance, you have to create a calorie deficit. To achieve success, one must execute the following actions: read food labels, track and count daily calorie intake, make food choices to stay within calorie ranges, and adopt a daily exercise routine. These are tasks that must be completed every day, over a period of time in order to reach the goal.
When setting any goal, it is imperative to break it down into the actions required to reach that goal. Each day, one must execute those parts of the plan, over and over until the goal is reached. By focusing on, and executing, the daily components of the plan, one gets closer and closer each day to achieving success. This sense of progress is also what emotionally compels and motivates individuals to continue forward.
One must move the mindset from “I want to lose 20 pounds” to “I will count my calories and exercise today, so that I can lose 20 pounds.” Each day, please keep the emphasis on execution; goals will always follow behaviors—not the other way around. Remember, knowledge without execution is failure; knowledge with execution is success.
Doing is succeeding! If you have fitness goals, the first thing you must do is have a plan that will get you there. I am eager and ready to help you with every aspect of successful goal planning to find success. Call me at 803-749-4279 or visit my website, ElitePersonalTrainingStudio.com.
Tina Louise Wilkerson is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. She is also the owner of Elite Personal Training Studio, located at 1186 Columbia Ave., Ste. 101, in Irmo.
