THE GOLDEN RULES

SET

•   Choose the right goal

•   Focus on a single goal and set a clear target and deadline

•   Break your goal down into manageable steps

PLAN

•   Keep it simple

•   Create an actionable plan

•   Turn the plan into habits

COMMIT

•   Make a commitment

•   Write it down and make it public

•   Appoint a commitment referee

REWARD

•   Put something meaningful at stake

•   Use small rewards to build good habits

•   Beware of backfire effects

SHARE

•   Ask for help

•   Tap into your social networks

•   Use group power

FEEDBACK

•   Know where you stand in relation to your goal

•   Make it timely, specific, actionable and focused on effort

•   Compare your performance with others

STICK

•   Practice with focus and effort

•   Test and learn

•   Reflect and celebrate success