Ask Coach Myrna: How to Start Over?

Creating a Plan

Creating a plan to start over involves outlining a roadmap to success, which includes formulating an action plan and organizing steps. Myrna Young emphasizes that age should not be a barrier to starting anew, citing examples like Colonel Sanders and Julia Childs who found success later in life 1. She suggests creating a list of choices and options, such as careers or training, and selecting one that can be pursued immediately with available resources.

Create a list of pros and cons or stumbling blocks to accomplish your goal. Use the list as a guide to create an action plan.

--- Myrna Young

Myrna advises focusing on the selected option, creating an action plan, and prioritizing tasks starting with the smallest step towards the ultimate goal 1.

   

Small Steps

The significance of small steps in achieving larger goals cannot be overstated. Myrna Young highlights that each small step, no matter how insignificant it seems, contributes to the overall journey towards success 2. She shares her personal experiences, such as inviting a life coach to lunch to learn more about the field, as examples of taking small, actionable steps.

A journey of 1000 miles begins with just one step. Another one I can throw in: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

--- Myrna Young

Myrna encourages listeners to start immediately, emphasizing that the right time is now, and to take responsibility for their own lives by writing their own stories 2.