Almost one year ago I made a decision to take on some audacious goals and take my life to the next level. Using a few tools I’m about to reveal I was able to make rapid, lasting change without relying on willpower. Sound impossible? It isn’t.

I’m about to share with you a foolproof method to completely shift your identity. A method so powerful you can completely transform any aspect of your life. Before I do, ask yourself, what change do I want to make in my own life? What change must I make? Before reading any further, write down the change you’re committed to making in your life. No paper? Write it here:

Commit to Being A Person Of Integrity

In order to make any change you must be an individual of integrity. How do you do this? Start by commit to it right now. From this point forward you are somebody who honours their word. Start small with promises you know you’ll be able to complete and avoid agreeing to anything you aren’t sure you’ll be able to live up to. Once this becomes a habit, expand to making larger promises and keeping them. Once you build this muscle it becomes very difficult and painful to break your word, even to yourself.

Set Big, Public Goals

When you publicly share a goal it builds momentum, makes it clear that you are serious about succeeding and spreads the word so you do not need to re explain yourself constantly.

Be Consistent & Show You Are Serious

If on Tuesday you’re never drinking again, on Thursday you’re on a diet and on Friday you’re having Wine & Lobster people will not take you seriously. When you make a decision to change people like to test your conviction before accepting it: Survive the first month and you start to inspire change in others and build momentum.

Notice Your Language and Be Dramatic

Eliminate “trying”, “right now”, “started” and all other softeners from your vocabulary immediately. Someone who has started trying to eat better has a better chance of winning American Idol than eating healthy. There is no room for error here: You pass or fail this class. You are healthy. You don’t smoke. You love public speaking. Get the idea? Never be afraid to offend and always use firm answers; “No thank you, I value my health.” You won’t be offered cheesecake again.

So often we feel trapped in our identities. How others perceive us really is a self-fulfilling prophecy. This can be as destructive or powerful as you make it. Create an empowering identity and those around you will reinforce it. Initially change will be difficult but if you are strong and follow my advice you can create massive, lasting change starting today.

Ready to make the first step and commit to making a change? Start being accountable today: Post your goal in the comments section.