You’ve set your SMART goals. You’ve written them down. You’ve discussed them with a mentor. You’ve shared them with friends and family. You’re working hard. You care deeply about your “why” and you’re excited about the future.

...But why aren’t you where you want to be?

Let’s take a look at eleven ways that you might be holding yourself back from achieving your goals.

1.   You’re not staying with problems long enough. Giving up too soon is a surefire way to never reach your goals. If you’re throwing in the towel or retreating to your comfort zone every time you start to struggle, you’re hurting your chances of success and missing out on key opportunities to take steps forward toward your goals.

2.     You’re only doing the right things SOME of the time. Consistency and self-discipline are the name of the game. You can’t expect to achieve your goals with any efficiency if you haven’t developed the right habits. You might be working really hard in the short term, but if you keep pumping the breaks, you’re only tiring out the engine and slowing yourself down.

3.     You’re sweating the small stuff. Every time you lose your attitude, you’re moving in the wrong direction. If you don’t have thick skin, you’ll go down an emotional rabbit hole whenever you face failure or frustration. Doing so only diverts your attention away from what’s most important and drains the precious energy you need to stay motivated and keep pushing.

4.     You’re avoiding the stuff you don’t want to do. We all have tasks we’d rather not tackle, conversations we’ve been putting off, and areas of professional development that we’ve been hesitant to address. But oftentimes, the things we’re avoiding are the things we most need to do. If you haven’t hit your goals yet, it might just be because you’re not stepping up. Adopt a sense of urgency by giving yourself smaller time-bound goals that will help you move the needle as you battle your procrastination.

5.     You lack self-awareness. If you want to improve in any area of your life, it begins with looking in the mirror. Many people end up stagnant because they blame their lack of progress on outside factors instead of understanding their own role in their successes and failures. Once you see yourself clearly and lose the excuses, you’ll be able to focus on self-improvement and start taking the right steps towards your long term goals.

6.     You’re not planning your days and weeks. When you’ve got big goals to hit, every minute counts. By not planning ahead, you are not only wasting time, but you are leaving space for lower priority tasks to crowd out the ones that will make the biggest impact on your advancement. Make time management a priority to make room in your schedule for things like professional learning and development which can help you build skills you'll need to finally achieve your goals.

7.     You’ve been too focused on just yourself. It sounds counter-intuitive, but sometimes focusing too much on your own career goals can set you back -- especially if you’re working in a team-oriented environment. You’ll find that if you prioritize helping your team hit their goals, that you will in turn hit your own. By sharing your knowledge and skills with others, you'll reinforce your own strengths while you help others achieve their own personal goals.

8.     You’re not receptive to coaching. If your pride is more important than your professional development, your progress will inevitably be slow. If you want to hit your goals sooner than later, it is essential to listen to your mentors and make the changes they recommend.

9.     You’re not working hard enough. If your goals are big, then your effort has to be huge. You can’t expect to accomplish anything great if you’re not giving 100% each day. You might already be working really hard, but sometimes that little bit extra is what’s needed to push you over the edge.

10. You’re surrounded by the wrong people. If you find yourself regularly associating with naysayers and Negative Nancys, it’s going to inevitably chip away at your morale. When you’ve got big performance goals to hit, you need every ounce of energy and positivity you can get. People tend to emulate the people they spend the most time with -- so choose to spend time with only those who are helping you achieve your goals and not setting you back.

11. Success takes time. Never underestimate the role that time plays in reaching your goals. You need to patiently, but persistently, persevere and trust that if you do the right things, you’ll get where you want to be.

As frustrating as it may be to not have achieved your goals yet, it’s important to remember that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Professional development is a lengthy process, but as soon as you recognize the reasons why you haven’t hit your specific goals and start to make the right changes, you’ll be that much closer to the finish line.

Since 1994, Cydcor has been delivering outstanding customer acquisition results for clients. The company has come a long way since its founding, earning well-known clients, growing its team, evolving its business strategy and service offerings, and perfecting a vibrant corporate culture that is second to none. And Cydcor is just getting started!

In the Beginning

Cydcor, which started with a small network of just six independently owned sales companies, employing 140 sales representatives, now boasts a sales network of more than 375 independent sales companies that covers 38 states and seven Canadian provinces.

Industry Leader

Winning its first major client in 1995, Cydcor now represents some of the most recognized and fastest growing names in telecommunications, cable, internet, office supplies, energy, and more. Cydcor has been repeatedly recognized as a sales leader by clients, raking in dozens of industry awards for outstanding performance and exceptional customer acquisition, market share, and revenue results year after year.

Unique Corporate Culture

Keeping pace with its rapid growth, Cydcor has relocated several times, finally settling into a custom-designed 40,000sq foot, state of the art headquarters in Agoura Hills, CA in 2014. The vibrant work space lives up to Cydcor’s rich corporate culture, built around “The Behaviors We Value,” and Cydcor’s mission to provide opportunities for its team members and clients. From development opportunities and training to social events and health and wellness resources, Cydcor ensures team members have what they need to help them thrive physically, financially, and professionally. This dedication to supporting its team is the reason Cydcor has been named nine times as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Helping Others

Cydcor prides itself on being a “people helping people” business, and its commitment to corporate philanthropy has remained a cornerstone of the company’s corporate values as well. Together with its network of independently owned sales companies, Cydcor has helped raise nearly $1,000,000 for Operation Smile, which provides free, life-changing surgeries to children around the globe suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate conditions. Cydcor also encourages team members to support their communities by offering one paid volunteer day a year as well as many other company-sponsored philanthropic opportunities.

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Cydcor Today

Cydcor continues to grow at breakneck speeds, consistently outperforming itself, and proving time and time again why it deserves its reputation as a leader in outsourced sales and marketing. In recent years, Cydcor has continued to evolve and boasts a fully tech-enabled team, expanded service offerings, and new customer acquisition channels to build on Cydcor’s foundation of in-person sales.

In just 25 years, Cydcor has seen astounding growth and success, and you won’t believe what Cydcor does next!

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We are Cydcor, the recognized leader in outsourced sales and marketing services located in Agoura Hills, California. From our humble beginnings as an independent sales company to garnering a reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations and driving outstanding revenue growth, Cydcor has been helping Fortune 500 and emerging companies achieve their customer acquisition, retention, and business goals since 1994. Cydcor takes pride in the unique combination of in-person sales, call center, and digital marketing services we offer to provide our clients with proven sales and marketing strategies that get results.