So…….

• It’s all about you and your choices
• Strategy and direction
• Be active and responsible
• Strong beliefs and values
• Interdependency – the ability to be independent and to work well in a team
• Image – look the part
• Be inspirational and motivational
• Great attitude
• Entrepreneurial 
• Product knowledge
• Effective time management
• Leadership
• Sales skills
• Communication skills
• Diplomacy
• Positive attitude

STEP 1 – Your Goals

Start with end in mind – Stephen R covey ‘The seven habits’

Mission / purpose 

• What is your salary target?
• What type of client do you want to work with?

Identity

• What sort of PT do you want to be?
• What do you want to be known for?

Beliefs

• What beliefs do I need to be successful?
• How I will I motivate clients?
• How will I get clients to embark on my services?

Skills

• What additional education will I embark on to further my services?

Environment

• Can you be a success wherever you are?

STEP 2 – Why you must set a goal

• People who like, hope or wish something would happen to make them a success generally wait a long time for anything to happen
• People who depend on others to make their life better also wait a long time.
• Take responsibility for your goals and decide that you can make them happen and you must make them happen

STEP 3 – Take Action

• Set deadlines
• Put in the diary – write it down
• Soon – never happens

STEP 4 – Take Note

• Pay attention to your progress
• Take note of your actions – micro manage

STEP 4 – Change

• If something’s not working – it’s not working. Do something else.