Spring Training & the Power of Natural Planning

By Paul Lechner, Esq., CPA — Lechner Law Office, P.C.

Most major league teams train in Florida or Arizona — Eastern teams in the ‘Grapefruit League’, Western teams in the ‘Cactus League.’ Players enjoy the drills, practice games, and instruction in fundamentals, done with unmistakable joy. It leads to the climax of opening day.

What is there to learn? The last time you went out to dinner, what initially caused you to think about it? A desire to satisfy hunger, socialize with friends, celebrate an occasion, sign a deal, or develop a romance? You started planning as your desire turned into an inclination. Your intentions automatically triggered your planning process.

You do this naturally. Your mind goes through five steps to accomplish any task: (1) Identifying the purpose — asking the ‘why’ question; (2) Clearly envisioning the desired outcome; (3) Brainstorming strategies and tactics; (4) Identifying and executing the best daily activities; and (5) Tracking, coaching, and remaining persistent until you achieve results.

When you execute activities and track results, results will start appearing. It’s simple and intuitive — but application requires effort. Most people want instant results. Coach Vince Lombardi said it best: “The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must all pay for our successes.”

It was Michelangelo who said: “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.”

Being proactive is the best way. Some say the future cannot be predicted — I say the way to predict your future is to create it. If you’re ready to take proactive steps for your business, explore our business law and succession planning services.