This One Bold Step Can Transform Your Life!

Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, coasting through life without a clear direction?

Do you want to know the one thing that will add excitement, purpose, and a sense of achievement to your life?

The answer: Setting an ambitious goal — something I like to call your Big Bold Bodacious Goal.

A bold goal gives you something specific to aim for, helping you grow in unexpected ways.

Let’s explore the benefits of setting and moving toward one significant goal and how it can change your life.

What is a Big Bold Bodacious Goal?

Before we dive into the benefits, let’s define what a BBBG is.

It’s your answer to this question:

What is the one thing that, if you achieved it in the next six months, would have the greatest impact on your life and the lives of the people you love and serve?

It could be launching a new business, improving your health, writing a book, or developing a new skill. The key is to pick one big goal that truly excites you and has the potential to transform your life.

I know. You have a few areas you’d like to improve. Why not choose two or three goals to work on?

Hold on! Committing to one big goal at a time helps you focus your energy, attention, and resources.

Your First Steps — keep them small and manageable!

Once you’ve chosen your goal, it’s time to create a simple plan to move toward it. Keep things doable by breaking them down into baby steps — small, specific actions you can take daily or weekly.

These steps should fit easily into your schedule so that they feel achievable rather than overwhelming.

The Benefits of Setting and Moving Toward a Big Bold Bodacious Goal

1) You Become Aware of Your Limiting Beliefs

Choosing a big, bold goal will inevitably stir up doubts, fears, and limiting beliefs. You might think, “Am I really capable of this?” or “What if I fail?” These negative thoughts are your mind’s way of revealing subconscious patterns that have been holding you back.

Author Gay Hendricks refers to this as the “Upper Limit Problem” in his book The Big Leap. He explains that we all have internal limits on how much success and happiness we feel we deserve.

Setting a big goal helps you confront these limits head-on. By becoming aware of the negative thoughts, you have the opportunity to work through them and grow beyond them.

2) You Build Confidence and Momentum

You don’t have to make giant leaps right away. In fact, the key to success is starting small. By taking baby steps toward your goal, you slowly build confidence and momentum.

Each small win — whether it’s dedicating 30 minutes to your goal each day or completing a specific task — gives you a sense of accomplishment and keeps you moving forward.

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, emphasizes the importance of small, consistent actions in achieving big results. He writes, “Success is the product of daily habits — not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.”

Every baby step you take compounds over time, leading to significant progress.

3) You Develop New Habits and Behaviors

As you begin working toward your Big Bold Bodacious Goal, you’ll need to adopt new habits and behaviors. These habits, such as better time management, discipline, or learning new skills, won’t just help you achieve your goal — they’ll spill over into other areas of your life.

For example, if your goal is to improve your fitness, you might develop better sleep, nutrition, and exercise routines. These positive habits can improve your energy levels, productivity, and overall well-being.

4) You Expand Your Social Network

One of the beautiful things about pursuing a big goal is that it often requires support from others. Whether you need advice, resources, or encouragement, moving toward your goal will naturally bring new people into your life.

This can expand your social network and provide you with a community of like-minded individuals who share your values and vision.

According to research by Harvard University, having a strong social network is one of the most important factors in long-term health and happiness. Surrounding yourself with supportive, positive people can enhance your sense of belonging, reduce stress, and improve your mental health.

Take the First Step

Setting and working toward a Big Bold Bodacious Goal can transform your life in countless ways. It gives you a sense of purpose, helps you break through limiting beliefs, and builds confidence one small step at a time.

The habits you develop along the way will improve other areas of your life, and your new social connections will bring even more richness to your journey.

So, what’s stopping you? Take a moment right now to answer that question:

What is one thing that, if you achieved it in the next six months, would have the greatest impact on your life and the lives of the people you love and serve?

That’s your Big Bold Bodacious Goal.

Now, break it down into small, manageable steps, and start moving toward it today.

-Bob

The steps I covered in this article are a core element of the Personal Transformation Matrix.

This life-changing, three-step process (which I created with my wife, Pooki Lee) will help you stop the struggle and regain control of your life.

Are you ready to find hope, confidence, clarity, peace, and empowerment?

Check out this short video clip, then visit this Personal Transformation Matrix page to learn more.