For as long as I can remember, Dad was talking to me about goals. I was taught that goals are for growing – growing beyond our current understanding and circumstances.
Goal setting has been a way of life for me, but I realize it has not been a way of life for everyone, and to be perfectly honest, there are times when I have gotten lazy with my goals.
After Dad passed, I felt like I was free-floating and needed to find my footing. Picking up my book project and finally finishing My Father Knew The Secret became the goal I focused on. So the day I hit [Publish] on Amazon was a VERY good day! Goal achieved! Right?!
Well, as anyone who writes a book knows, writing is just part of the goal. After the release of My Father Knew The Secret on July 5, my new goal became getting this book into the hands of as many people as possible – worldwide!
Cory and I set the number of 100 thousand book sales as our measurable goal. This number inspires me because I know that will be the viral tipping point.
I don’t know how I am going to get there, but I do know that this goal has caused me to do things I would not normally have done. I have already grown because I have stepped out and done things that at first were uncomfortable.
Make sure you pick something that inspires you, not something that someone else puts on you. When I have shared my goal with others, I have had some people say that many book sales are a rare thing to do, and I have had others say my number should be much higher. At the end of the day, that number resonates with me, and that is all that matters.
Because I know how important goals are AND how it can sometimes be challenging to stay on track, I want to share my experience and process with this 100K book sales goal with you.
Step one:
I made a list of all the things I wanted to accomplish and chose (circled) one priority.
The book sales number has become my singular focus above and before all others. It is my C-type goal. It makes me safely uncomfortable and will involve unknown walls that I will have to go through.
I like to work in 90-day increments, and I especially like to work in quarters. For this goal, I am making Dec. 31 my target date.
I also attached my ‘why’ to this goal. My ‘why’ around this goal is to share who my father, Bob Proctor, was with the world. To share what he spent his life building and to honor the pioneer that he was in this industry and the road he has paved for so many others.
Step two:
I write out my goal every day. I cannot emphasize enough how critical it is to do the handwriting. Writing (not typing) will be embedded into your subconscious mind. You will begin to feel emotion around your written goal. Use complete sentences – not bullet points like a list.
In addition, make sure you have a goal card with a statement of your goal and that you are carrying this with you. You want to touch this throughout the day to ignite cells of recognition and keep focused. Don’t complicate this. You can make your goal card by cutting a piece of paper and laminating it.
I have added a step. I made an image with my goal and made it my screen saver.
Now, it would be silly to tell you that I made my goal my temporary password for all my password-protected sites, but… I suggest that is another way to keep your goal at the forefront of your mind. 😉
Step three:
Every night before bed, I write out five goal-achieving activities I will tackle the next day. I define the actions, and each action brings me closer to my goal. The next day, I complete #1 before I move on to #2 and so on. At the end of the day, what I still need to finish gets moved to the top of my list for the next day.
Step four:
I put my #1 action step from my goal-achieving activities on a post-it note, and each day, I put that in a different spot.
I also like using a dry-erase marker to write my goal in new places daily; I use our bathroom mirror, my car windshield, and different windows in our house. Because we will adapt to what is regular in our environment, it is important to switch things up. Here is something else I do – I stand in front of my vision board and touch it daily.
Step five:
I tap into the feeling of having achieved my goal before my day starts and before I close my eyes at night. I imagine what it will feel like to know that over 100K people are learning from My Father Knew the Secret and increasing their understanding of what is possible. This feeling fills me with so much gratitude that I can feel it in my heart.
Word of caution:
I am careful who I share my C-type goals with, and I always make sure I have taken action before I share with anyone.
Now… you could say, ‘Uh… Brian, you just shared your goal in a blog post.’ True! But here is why – YOU are part of my action step. I know that by sharing with you, you are also thinking about ways to help me get there. And for that, I want to say THANK YOU! I truly feel we are on this journey together.
Now – think about what it is in your life that you want to stretch for. What you are willing to change for? What you are willing to work for?
Now get growing!
P.S. – If you made it this far, please leave a comment below to be entered into a drawing to receive a signed copy of My Father Knew the Secret!
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Your blog is inspiring and easy to read (understand). I am on the last chapter of your book. You will easily surpass your goal of 100,000 books!
Thanks Sharon!!
Thanks Brian, I greatly enjoy reading your messages and wish you ease, joy & fun on your journey to 100,000 book sales. Please can you share what you do to immerse yourself in the feeling of having achieved your goals? As electromagnetic beings, I understand what a priority this is, however sometimes that aspect of the creation process isn’t natural or easy. As Dr Joe says, “The thought stops at the brain stem”! Your Dad called it, “Time, space repetition!”
Hi Cate, I take quiet time, close my eyes, and picture myself already there, truly feeling what it feels like. As dad always said we need to already live from the place we want to be.
I’m fascinated by the things I learned in the interviews you did for the book. The blog is an awesome bonus! I own the book and can’t say enough good about this entire endeavor of yours. It’s beautiful to know that the legend not only lives on but as a true Proctor you’re doing it your way and you are a born teacher, it’s obvious. I’m grateful for this blog. I like the entire concept of getting to comeback and forth here. Thank you for your inspiration.
Thanks Andria, I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you Brian for following in your father’s footsteps and helping humanity 🙏
Sending you blessings and good wishes.
Regards,
Kyle
Life is Tremendous!
So inspiring. Bob is in my ear daily one way or another as I’m a TIR consultant. I never had the chance to meet this great man in person, but the warmth and care his voice carries with every word he speaks, makes me feel close to him regardless. The knowledge he shares is priceless and I am grateful to be part of the global team to carry on with his work.
Thanks Brian for being an inspiration in your own right. Blessings.
Thanks Heidi,
I sure appreciate this note!
Brian,
I am very grateful for this post and for your tips and daily action steps. Very grateful! Thank you thank you. Thank you. Having goals and achieving them is a new practice for me. Up until now I set them and don’t follow through. This supports me in my endeavoring.
Thanks Mary, You go after those goals and have fun!
Dear Brian, thank you so much for writing My Father Knew The Secret♥️ I wish you a lot of fun, ease and joy with reaching you 100.000+ sold copies💫
I am so grateful to your father, the one and only Bob Proctor for spending his life, sharing the understanding of The Laws of The Universe in a way of ease so everyone can understand it♥️
His way of sharing this material made the world a better place♥️
Thank you 🙏 ♥️
Hi Charlotte, I agree he had a unique and great way of sharing the material that caused him to really stand out in this world.
Hola Brian, este artículo me ha servido mucho, para poder plantear mis objetivos y llevarlos a cabo, me parece muy interesante y práctico.
Such a great sequence and lesion to show even those just starting out, the power of your dads teachings!
I am thrilled to be connected with you and watch your journey to achieve your C type goal.
It gives me much inspiration and insight as I achieve mine!
Thank you so much for sharing these steps – I am so grateful for that. Especially the tips on writing the C goal and putting it in different spots every day so you don’t go ‘blind’ on your goal(s).
My C goal is to try work and live in Australia – I’m in Denmark and have always felt drawn to Australia – especially the south coast in Victoria – and now I am at a place in my life where I am free to do what I want and dream of – so going for it now even though people keep telling me I can’t – I just keep working towards finding a job there and I know sooner or later I will succeed 🙂
Congratulations on your blog – I already love it and will support you in any way I can. Thank you for all you do for the world – Bless you and your lovely wife 🙂
Thanks Marie! I see you living and loving life in Australia. You will definitely get there.
Well done Brian. I have just recieved my copy of your book which I cannot wait to sink into. I for 1 am very excited to see where your journey takes you. My humble opinion is that many people are missing Bob and are somewhat lost without him, I feel like alot of people (me included) are looking to you now to fill the role of the worlds greatest mentor, speaker, educator and motivator. Even great leaders need to follow and you are the one I feel is worth following. Really excited to witness what happens next.
Go forth my man and fill the next chapter of destiny whatever it may be for you.
Thank you Ken, this message touched me deeply! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I absolutely agree. It was like a gab opened when Bob passed. I am truly grateful for you to follow in his foodsteps – and you are doing a great job – in your own way.
Thanks for coming to Denmark – for your lovingly way of sharing your fathers wisdom and for continuing his legacy.
Thanks Brigitte, I will admit that Denmark will always hold a special place in my heart now. All of you were so incredibly welcoming.
Thank you for this email and blog post in perfect divine timing. I love your father and the book you wrote, seriously one of my treasures. I will be getting more and helping you get closer to your goal. I have 7 brothers and sisters and plan on getting a copy for each of them. Thank you!
Loreen, I really appreciate your support in getting this out there. Thank you
Brian,
I love your book and am teaching it in two book groups!! Please keep your thoughts coming. Many thanks!
I love this!!! Thanks Kathy
Thank you very much, Brian! I so appreciate you and Cory and all the immense value you share with us. I have also greatly enjoyed your interviews!
Thanks so much Barbara!
Thank You for this Blog Brian.I wrote down your five steps as I too want to share your fathers teachings.
I will honor the pioneer he is. He paved the way, and his insight & teaching in the industry of Personal Development are so Powerful.
Thank You & Congratulations on selling over 100,000 copies by Dec 31st,2023
Thanks Michael. I appreciate this.
So excited to see you reach your C type goal and spread the information your dad passed to all of us.
It is all our responsibility to reach as many people as we can.
It’s certainly my mission to reach as many people in this lifetime as I can.
Thanks for what you do!
Thanks Rick, it is good to know that you are also spreading this message!
Great reminder Brian. You know the secret!
I like your step of daily writing out the activities. Price Pritchett calls it “Relentless Pursuit”. The actions give us the data to in turn determine what we need to do more of but also what we should consider doing less of.
Great post Brian.
Thanks Chris, your support and messages have really touched my heart.
Thank you for this post Brian – I love the tip about the dry-erase marker.. any excuse to buy more stationery!
Now that got a laugh out of me!! Thanks Amanda
Great blog! Really helpful. I can feel the energy of your father in it. Feels sooooo good. I want to follow you forever
Thanks Carine, I know my father is involved in his own way ;o)
I love the action steps – especially the one where you have those is us signed up to your newsletter reading and taking action to leave a comment. You’ve imprinted your goal into the minds of many.
I’m in a Book Club that chose your book as the one to work through. Loving the exercises.
Hi Sylvia, thank you for this! I am loving hearing about the book clubs that are picking it up.
Thank you for continuing your father’s teachings in your unique way for us and future generations to learn from!
Thanks Kathleen ;o)
Thank you for starting my day off in the right headspace. I hav been reading your book every morning to set the tone for my day, and this list adds to the inspiration for my day.
With your words I am able to find greater clarity. I look forward to the next blog post.
Thanks Sarah! I sure love that you are enjoying this. Cory and I think the world of you.
Thank you for this Brian!
A great reminder on goal setting 👌👌
Also, I loved the book! I’m reading it for the 3rd time now, just picking it up and seeing where it opens.
I especially love the story about the seals, such a wonderful reminder to persevere, to follow signs from the universe and to go where your intuition leads you.
Thank you ❤️
Hi Amy, thank you so much for this. Really happy to hear that you are enjoying the book.
I just recently joined your newsletter and I am thrilled over to receive all the knowledge and insights you have to share 🙏🏼 thank you! I am so excited about the Live webinar you and Tigran are having tonight (or at least it is in the evening here in Sweden).
Much love and gratitude,
Rebecca
Thanks Rebecca, I hope you got to see the webinar.
Thanks for sharing these five steps working towards a goal! I will definitely start to implement them in my daily routine!
Thanks Dorothea. Go out and make it happen.
Thankyou for your message that is inspiring to me to stretch. The practical steps you have shared gets me excited to positively realize my goal.
I love to hear that Kim!!
Hi Brian! Thank you for making this blog! I am truly blessed to be a part of this.
Thanks Josh, glad you are getting value from it.
Hi Brian, i am really happy, excited and grateful that you have written “the” book and that you are sharing & continuing your dad’s legacy with the world. He was one of my hero’s and I’m so happy to see him living on through you! Thank you! My heart is with you and your family! ~Nicole
Thank you Nicole, it is messages like this that really keep me going. I appreciate you.
Hi Brian, Thank you for sharing these important steps in achieving goals. I AM most grateful!
Thanks Martyn, glad you are here.
I love this. I am in Danielle Amos’s Empress Experience. I have gone through TIR twice. I love this work. I had never thought of using my goal card as my screen saver. So good. Thank you. I love your book.
Thanks Kathy, I sure appreciate it.
Hello Brian thank you for the letter.
I am also an author, I have written 6 books about the law of attraction. I travel around and have courses and lecture.
I wish you the best. Now i am looking for too buy your book here in Sweden.
Thanks Tina, then you know exactly what kind of journey this is! I have just signed a deal to have the book published in the Swedish language.
Wowwww!!!! Congratulations Brian! Your book is just few months old and it is now in different languages so soon. “I Am So Happy and Grateful Now That Brian’s Book SOLD Over 100,000 copies of My Father Knew The Secret by Dec. 31, 2023.” So be it!.
Brian, thank you for sharing your tools and processes with us. I think that it’s so important to know that our mentors do this process as well. You don’t just talk about it; you actually implement it. With that said, I have enjoyed reading this amazing book with my awesome reading group. I love when you and Cory come on those zooms and share insights beyond what’s in the book. It’s so beautiful and encouraging. I love you guys so much. With gratitude. ~Michelle
Thanks so much Michelle. Cory and I love sharing with everyone and we get just as much out of it as you do.
Thank you for this message Brian ~ it’s so timely! I love the simplicity of listing 3-5 goal achieving activities each day, and nothing more. It forces me to think about ‘does this task actually belong to THIS day, or a different day this week’?
I’m going to start this again, as lately I have felt the overwhelm from content, lists, to-dos etc and got out of this habit. Thanks so much for helping me course correct, I love it! Much gratitude to you.
Hi Erm, thank you for this. Remember living in the moment will eliminate the feeling of being overwhelmed. Do what you can right now and before long you will be there. I appreciate your support.
Comment *Thank you for sharing. This was a great and helpful post.
Best regard Monica
Thank you Brian, for remind me .
Glad to hear it resonates Einar.
I love reading your blogs. Thank you. They inspire me.
Now I am looking forward to receiving the next blog.👋
Thanks Irene, I will just have to keep at this then ;o)
Thanks for sharing these steps. Very valuable list.
Thanks Isabel, I’m glad to hear you find value here.
Your thoughts are right on. As I continue to study your dads material you are a welcome addition to keeping his legacy alive.
Thanks Harlan, I sure do appreciate those thoughts.
I have already purchased and read your helpful. book Brian. It sits beside my bed at hand to re read and think about. I followed your Dad and took two of his courses and introduced his teachings to my daughter. We now are happier grateful people ,trying to be an example to others every day with positivity. I’m sure you will surpass your goal of book numbers sold . Congratulations on your achievements so far. Regards. Elma. New Zealand
Thank you so much Elma!
Estoy muy feliz y muy agradecido por haber leído este artículo, ahora se como puedo plantear mis objetivos, además de como y de que forma puedo tenerlo presente en cada instante y de cada uno de mis días. muchas gracias por esta valiosa información.
Gracias Michael
A BIG THANK YOU for your sharing to the world! This creates a big impact on me especially this time this is what I need to hear and read. My Gratitude to you and Cory. “I Am Happy and Grateful now that “My Father Knew The Secret sold over 100,000 copies by December 31, 2023.” Congratulations Brian and Cory!
Thanks LeaFrance, your comments mean the world to me.
Such wonderful stories about your dad. Some I’ve heard several times and others were a fun surprise.
Congratulations, Brian on your 100,000!
Thanks Susan! We will definitely get there.
Thank you so much Brian, I felt like I was listening to your dad reading this. Which brings me so much comfort 😊 I bought my copy the day it was released on Amazon all the way over in Australia, and gave it away to someone who came over to my house after they saw it sitting on the coffee table and asked about it. After I had finished reading it a couple of times obviously 😉 But I too have my C goal as passwords, I didn’t know anyone else did the same!
LOL! Thanks Gemma, nice to know you are passing on the information.
I love this blog post! It is a great reminder for me to take actions on goal-achieving activities and also I love your book! I will read it 2nd time!
That is great to hear Derek!
I am so inspired by your writing and your action taking Brian, thank you for this book.
I met you and your father at a Mattrix event in Toronto, 2017. It was life changing for me and I
am so appreciative for the privilege of meeting you both. You are genuine and sincere in your message so, it’s a done deal on the target of 100,000 copies being sold although, I think it will be sooner than your December date, just sayin, lol.
Thanks Lynn!
Brian, everything you site in this blog post is so incredibly helpful. You have a way of making this process so easy! That’s what I love about your teaching! You have a way of taking Bob’s material and molding it into a step by step process that is so easy to follow. Thank you!!!
Thanks Jane! I appreciate you so much.
Thank you for those 5 steps. Some I already do but others are new to me. I have a vision board and look at it daily but I had not thought of touching it. Thank you for the tips!
Thanks Angie, when I touch it I smile inwardly just knowing that it is all flowing my way.
Oh Brian, I just love this. It’s really a privilege and honour to learn from you. I am so grateful you are sharing your action steps with us – you can’t imagine how helpful it is. I am just on fire right now!
I was with one of my friend the other day for a catch up and she started reading your book so we had conversations around it and how we can be more efficient in manifesting the life we desire. It’s so uplifting to have people to share with.
I have one question. Bob always said to focus on one goal at a time. Let’s say my heart desires are to marry my divine selection man and also grow my businesses. What you would do?
Many thanks in advance for your answer.
I’ll will continue on offering My Dad Knew the secret to my circle and mention it as much as I can to people. I see your success Brian. Your success for some reason is really important to me. I love so much your dad and I am where I am thanks to Bob. It all started with him 🙂 Just a year studying with him before he past away was the start of my quantum leap.
Let me know if there is anything else I can do to support you. I’ll do anything! So please ask.
Love,
Tessia
Thanks Tessia, Always wonderful to see your name up here.
Hi Tessia, in my opinion your goal should be around your business. Finding your divine selection of a man is not really a goal but a mission. You know what you need to do to achieve it. Read the attraction chapter again and put those tools to work for you. ;o)
I’m reading the book and also work as a PGI Consultant. I love the insights, Brian.
Thanks Paul, glad to hear that you are enjoying it.
Brian, your book and resources are such a testament to your Dad. I encountered him via his book maybe 10 years ago and I remembered thinking, “where has this amazing mentor been all of my life! Since then I have consumed relentlessly his teachings through books, podcasts and Youtube. Because of his information, I learned to achieve some massively lifechanging goals. I will be forever grateful and yet forever sad that I did not take advantage of meeting him in person while he inhabited this beautiful earth. I hope if ever you do in-person events, especially if those happen to be in Texas, I will be in attendance so that I can give you a hug and a personal thanks. Your book is just remarkable.
Thank you Brian for sharing your insights and for the tips. Much appreciated.
I have not read your book yet. You might ask “Why is that so? “Gosh, come on Colin, you are missing a gem of a book! ” You are right, I am! 🙂
Answer: Because I have been studying “You were born rich,” by your Father of course. I have been studying this book every day. I started on 17 May 2021 and today is 23 September 2023, so that equates to 859 days, which is the longest challenge that I have ever completed.
(I will confess that I missed two days, one of these days clashed with a face to face real estate assessment that was the final part of my course).
I would love to receive a free copy of your book, which has received amazing reviews.
Irrespective, once I have finished studying “You were born rich,” which I am hoping to finish by the end of this year , then I will certainly look forward to reading your book, which no doubt will be packed with wisdom and also knowing you have put your heart into this book. That alone, is a priceless gift, irrespective of the book itself.
I have also seen a sneak preview of some of the photos in your bool, which adds a lovely personal touch. The photo of your Dad and Gina at her wedding in 2000, is one of my favourite photos. The special friendship that your Dad and Gina shared since the 1980’s, was heaven sent.
Thank you for everything you do and for sharing your wisdom.
Keep up the great work and I hope your book reaches many millions of people on this planet.
What a beautiful tribute also to your Father, who like many others, I think about daily.
Your Dad and his teachings filled a void in my life.
I cannot thank you and your Dad enough, except to pay forward and reach out to others who need a light shone in their path. Many of these kind souls, are just unaware, that they can have anything their heart desires. I know how that feels, I was one of those looking for more out of life.
In the meantime, take care.
God bless you, Cory and your family.
Thank you Colin, that is a wonderful tribute to who my father was. I appreciate your words.
Dear Brian, thank you so much for writing My Father Knew The Secret♥️
I wish you a lot of fun, ease and joy with reaching you 100.000+ sold copies💫
I am so grateful to your father, the one and only Bob Proctor for spending his life, sharing the understanding of The Laws of The Universe in a way of ease so everyone can understand it♥️
His way of sharing this material made the world a better place♥️
Thank you 🙏 ♥️
Thanks Charlotte, I agree! My father’s way of sharing this made it so much easier for everyone to understand and apply.
Hello Brian, I want to say thank You, for the book you wrote and for everything you have been creating to serve people with love and increase of impression. This is what the majority of people needs to know, but we know that it is not that simple for who are just starting developing a better mindset! however the way you put your words, the explanation, the pictures and number you showed us are very simple to understand and apply. I am sure you will sell more than you expect.
Thanks Patricia, this makes me so happy to hear that it resonated with you. I appreciate your support.
Brian your communication style is relatable to all readers. Your words flow so comfortably and smoothly, which is hard to do for any Leader in the industry but you do it so effortlessly. Thank you for sharing these steps for goals and for all the resources and info you are making available. You are the absolute best!
Hi Jasbeen, thank you so much for taking the time to write this message. I am so grateful for your continued support.
The five goal achieving activities list was a lightbulb moment for me. I have been feeling extremely stuck and tonight while scrolling instagram, I saw an interview with you and here I am. There are no coincidences. I will begin this tonight!
Thank you Kim! It is messages like yours that really make this all worth while. I am glad you found this helpful
I appreciate the practical advice.
This is very well-written and informative.