How To Set Your Goals
One of the key attributes of any successful individual is the ability to set goals whether it is for their business or their personal life.
When you are setting goals it is important that you use a structure for those goals one I use for setting my goals is the SMART principle now what I mean by that is:
S – Specific, it should specify your desired future results it should be easy to understand should use action verbs such as (provide solve do) and it should define the goal by setting the who, what, how, when and why.
M – Measurable, Describe how each goal (result) is going to be measured is he goal quantitative can it be measured by figures, what measures will define success, how will I track those measures?
A – Achievable is the goal achievable have you have you got the resources such as knowledge time and financial resources available if not do you know where and when to get them?
R – Relevant is goal in line with the desires of you your family will achieving that goal help you towards your overall goals whether business or personal.
T – Time Framed what is the specific time frame for achieving this goal (the start and end dates) Is it achievable within this time frame, have you taken into account other factors such as other peoples involvement. Have you scheduled review periods to monitor progress?
You should set goals over short medium and long term and check the relevancy of how each goal fits into the overall vision of what you want to achieve.
I type up my goals then print them off and place them where I can see them everyday in my case it is beside my computer desk. I also printed off a little prompter which just says
What Have I Done Towards Achieving My Goals Today? Remember;
Those Who Fail To Plan are Planning To Fail
Happy Goal Setting
Dave
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Comments (18)
Paula van Dun16
Retired
Internet marketeers without a business plan are like chickens running around without a head. They will never get anywhere
Scott Popma6
E-commerce & Marketing Advisor
I agree organization is so important in personal and business life. Like a cat chasing his tail non organization feels like!
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Madan K.8
Digital Marketing Consultant
Thanks for the tips..its helpful..
Jen Casey3
Thanks for the SMART tip Dave.
Eileen HopeMag6
Editor Hope Magazine Online
Thanks I just added a discussion to talk about goals
I have posted mine and updated today
Rebecca DeMain5
I have to say I am the worse at setting goals. Mostly because nothing has ever worked for me before. I will try this one. And set goals one more time. I hope I can get better at acheving them.lol
David Dubb11
ESL Coach + InternetWork Marketer
Thanks Dave,
One day Smarter. Your input is always good to have.
Jean DAndrea7
Retired
Haven't come across the SMART principle before - I like it!
Thanks for posting Dave.
Dave Thomas6
Cheers Mark,
I know I read your article on creating headlines it was good and got a tops from me
Monika & Wayne T.7
Time Travellers
Thanks for that Dave.
Well if we haven't been smart in the past, we are now.
Mark Hultgren7
Wordpress Specialist
That Too Dave! But only sometimes LOL
Besides, how do you think I come up with some of the great headlines for posts? If you can stir up some emtion, you can get a response, good or bad, at least it's a response!
Dave Thomas6
S
M
A
R
T
Smart ****
Marketers
Are
Really
Trying
Just jokeing!!!!!!!!! honest
Teodor M.11
Blockchain Real Estate
S
M
A
R
T
Smart Marketers Accomplish Reachable Targets
and Reliable, of course!
Teodor M.11
Blockchain Real Estate
Thanks Mark. I was looking for a word but yours is perfect!
Mark Hultgren7
Wordpress Specialist
I would probably choose - Reachable - Targets Coach T
But Reliable would be one of the traits I would promote on.
Dave Thomas6
Just goes to show my age Lisa
I have been using it for about 20 years and it is still just as relevant today
Lisa G.9
Health Wellness & Wealth Consultant
Thanks for the goal setting tips! First time I heard about the "Smart" principal.
Cheryl Baumgartner12
Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
One of the reasons people avoid goals is they have no idea of how to go about setting and achieving them. More good advice on goal setting. I also addressed the goal issue, You can find it here http://www.apsense.com/subject/22591.html.