The HARD methodology was first introduced by Mark Murphy, who organized leadership training programs for Microsoft and IBM. The core idea of this method is to create an emotional connection to the goal.

-         H - Heartfelt. To determine if your goal is truly meaningful, ask yourself: “What do I really want?”

-         A - Animated. Visualize in detail how you will feel once you achieve your goal. What emotions will you experience? This vision will guide you toward your dream.

-         R - Required. Ask yourself: “Why are these changes important to me?”

-         D - Difficult. What kind of person do I need to become today to reach this goal?