The key is to make other real world goals, and stick to them. My LDs came with no preparation, I hadn't even taken any of the steps I'd written down. It was either coincidence, or a result of simply sticking to my other goals.

Template:

GOAL #: GOAL TITLE

DEADLINE:

STEPS:
1.
2.
3.

OBSTACLES:

OVERCOME:

(SIGNATURE) (DATE)

I recommend doing it on paper though. More official!