What are the steps to the target?

For setting and reaching targets I have an approved method, and the following few lines describe it.

Step 1.
The first thing is to measure your present state, look into yourself and find what targets you already have, for example losing weight, toning muscles, becoming fitter or whatever. Choose a target you are sure that you can reach - but you weren't determined, ready or persistent enough to do before.

Step 2.
The second step is to examine the advantages and disadvantages of your target, compare it with your strengths and weaknesses relating to your target. Then you will know what skills you have to use and what new skills you have to learn.

Step 3.
For the third step, prepare a detailed plan with deadlines and distinct development levels. The plan should be flexible, you must not be afraid to change it if the circumstances demand it. Imagine the road leading to the target in front of yourself, imagine yourself in certain situations - and change anything, if needed.

Step 4.
Accept in advance that you won't give up whatever happens! If you fail on the way, even try to extract energy from it! You want, you will and you can go through with it.

Step 5.
Evaluating your results regularly, and jotting down every positive change can help anybody carry on the right way. The positive results encourage further practise but a lack of visible written results puts you off continuing. Concentrate on short term goals and their results.