How to Set Goals in 10 Steps
A definitive guide to achieving your goals
Setting goals is a process…
Not everything that comes to mind needs to make to the golden bucket list…
There are known characteristics that a goal should have in order to be achievable.
Not all great ideas are attainable.
You heard me — not all great ideas deserve your time.
If you have friends that smoke weed, you’ll be amazed how often they come up with ideas that are out of this world.
But they don’t deserve your attention — because they don’t have a plan to execute.
A well-thought-out goal has a plan embedded in it…
This story is a reminder of a framework that I’ve been working on. So far, part 1 is done, and the link is in the description.
Where do we start again???
The steps:
- Start by identifying your why — → Your why is the backbone and the foundation of your goals
- Define your goals → You have to come up with your long-term vision and align your goals with your values.
- Research/Brainstorm ideas → Have diverse information sources so you don’t fall into biases.
- Set SMART goals — → Your goals need to be specific, achievable, timebound, etc…
- Break down goals — -> Turn the mountain into a cliff. Sometimes, you need to break things down before tackling them.
- Create Action items/Define Milestones
- Establish Timeline
- Identify Resources
- Monitor Progress
- Adjust Goals as Necessary