Are You on Track to Meet Your 2013 California Construction Goals?

Most people start every new year with big goals and ambitions, and 2013 is certainly no different. In fact, we’ve heard many former students and working construction professionals tell us that they have set big targets for themselves in the coming months.

And so, we invite you to ask yourself right now: are you on track to meet your personal and professional 2013 goals?

If you aren’t, don’t get down – you certainly aren’t alone. This is the time of year when most of us start to forget about the holidays and feel busy and rushed again. Things that seem like a great idea on January 1 don’t necessarily seem so important, or even possible, now that the year is back in full swing.

But, whether your goal was to become a licensed California contractor this year, earn a new certification, find more clients, or do something different, there’s still plenty of time to get back on track. Here are a few tips to help you out:

Take one step at a time. Lots of things in life – including becoming a licensed California contractor – can be overwhelming when you think about them as big projects. But, by taking things one little step at a time, you realize that the path in front of you is a lot simpler than you’d imagine.

Leave yourself some positive reinforcement. If you’re having trouble staying motivated, leave yourself some friendly notes around your home. Or, cut out pictures of things you’d like to have or achieve from magazines, and use them to stay focused.

Break your goals down into smaller daily pieces. If you feel like you’re too busy to pursue your dream, see if you can find 30 minutes a day to work on things uninterrupted. That adds up to more than two hours a week, which is enough time to make progress on just about any large project.

Get un-stuck the easy way. When you absolutely feel like you can’t go any further, just figure out what the next small step toward making your dream come true would be. Don’t worry about anything else, just do that one thing and then figure out what the next step is. Follow that plan day by day, and we promise you’ll get there.

Of course, one of the best things you can do for your California construction career is keep learning. Checked out our upcoming CSLS seminars today, or click here to see our options for becoming a licensed contractor and passing your exam.