Imagine we’re in a basketball game, with seconds left in the game we’re down by three points. One of our players hits a 3-pointer pushing us into overtime. That 3-pointer is our recent major milestone. But just like in the game, we know overtime is not the end; it’s just the beginning of a new phase. We start by celebrating the achievement. This moment of recognition reinforces that their hard work matters and builds a sense of pride in the team. Secondly, we regroup and clarify the game plan for overtime. We need everyone executing with precision and focus. I’d lay out a clear set of next steps, highlighting how each player’s role contributes to our strategy. Finally, I’d remind the team of the reward waiting for us when we win this game.

I usually adopt the same strategy I use for my physical health & fitness goals. It's the simple principle of small incremental growth. I set a target for the number of steps or the amount of weight I can carry. Once I real that goal, I celebrate that achievement briefly & then move to the next level. So if i set a target of 5k steps in a day & I achieve that, I move my targets to 6k, 7k, 8k, 9k, 10k. This keeps me focused & motivated to achieve more than I already did. I have been doing this effectively with my team for a while now. We celebrate the wins on top of the mountain & immediately look for the next mountain to conquer.