No doubt the year has begun. Many still want to think the rules of the previous years will carry them far in the new year. No, it doesn’t work like that.

Achieving your biggest set goals in the new year requires tips for its success seamlessly. There are certain tricks that can greatly increase your likelihood of success.

1. Set Keystone Habits.

The first mistake people make, especially at the beginning of the year, is trying to achieve too many goals all at once. The second mistake is expecting immediate progress. It’s pretty unrealistic to think you’ll start eating better, working out, and getting eight hours of sleep—overnight!

A better approach is to identify and build keystone habits. It creates a chain reaction; changing and rearranging your other habits as you integrate the habit into your life.

If you want to be healthier, for example, one good keystone habit might be waking up earlier. With more time for yourself each morning, you’ll be more likely to reach your other goals—like cooking a healthy breakfast or getting to the gym. Finally, this change is energizing, because it will empower you to make better choices in other areas of work and play.

2. Discover and Identify Your True Motivation.

According to Napoleon Hill, “the starting point of all achievement is desire”. In the new year, Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.

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Behind every goal lies a deeper reason that is motivating your desire for change or achievement. Whether your goal is financial freedom or moving to the C-suite, knowing the deeper reason is vital to reaching your desired result.

Unfortunately, these greater reasons for career or personal change often get lost amid the daily noise of emails, events, and immediate deliverables. Without them, it’s easy to become discouraged. Even if you’re steadily maintaining your new habits, what will happen you face challenges or a plateau?

3. Be Accountable.

The success of any viable corporation is measured through daily accountability, quantifiable progress, and recognition of smaller—as well as larger—milestones. Likewise, your year-long goals should be broken down into measurable pieces, during which time you hold yourself accountable and celebrate achievements.

Every new goal is an opportunity to grow, personally or professionally. There are apps which are user friendly you can deplore to track progress and achieve your goals.