The second step to moving from Goals to Abundant Declarations is to embrace the concept of Internal Drivers.  In my book, Coaching Into Greatness, I define Internal Drivers as beliefs, thoughts, and attitudes that are of your design and making.

Notice the second half of the definition--of your design and making.  This is key.  Goals that fail tend to be created as a result of External Drivers, which are sources outside yourself like people, circumstances and events that you believe you are dependent on.

Another way to identify goals that are based on External Drivers is to look for the word "should".  I should go to that event because everyone will be there.  I should lose 10 more pounds because Jane is thinner than I am.  I should invest in x company because everyone else is.

Now remember, I'm not saying as a business owner not to pay attention to what your competition is doing.  I'm not saying as a networker not to pay attention to the best attended events.  What I am saying is this - External Drivers become a source of scarcity in your life when they cause you to be untrue to yourself, when you do things you don't want to do or are against your values, when you act like anybody but yourself.

Declarations focus on Internal Drivers to connect with your vision, your passion, your values and standards.  Internal Drivers are like a "lite brite" for your soul.  They connect the dots to make the beautiful picture of who you are.  Now it's your turn to light things up by living into your greatness.

What does your "lite brite" look like?