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@Miami
Exactly. Like I said in my follow up to Laura’s comment measurable and time sensitive are the components I typically focus on – what am I going to do and by when?
Appreciate your comments!
Matt
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- @Keg of Wisdom
That’s what I like to hear! Thanks for the kind words, and stopping by.Matt
- @Matthew
Sorry to hear you’re a bit stuck. One thing I didn’t mention in the article, but should have, is that it’s okay to rework goals.Sometimes we set a goal that we think is SMART, but as we head down the path maybe we find it’s not realistic, or our timeframe is too tight, or in your case it isn’t measurable – in those instances it’s fine to rework the goal so it becomes something more measurable, timely, etc.
The overarching goal would be the same, but how you go about it can change…don’t feel sandboxed by your own goals!
Thanks for coming by, hope this helps!
Matt
- @Ashley
Thanks! I’m a big fan of goal setting and was happy Steven gave me a piece of his real estate to go on, and on, and on about it =)Matt
- @Laura
You hit the nail on the head, just writing them down isn’t enough. For me the most important piece is are the measurable and time sensitive components. The timeline keeps me motivated to do something by X date, and the measurements give me a concrete definition of what success is.Hope this helps in your own goal setting process.
Matt
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That is excellent advice. To just write down your goals is not enough, you do need to be exact. Wanting an Orange car is not enough.
I will take my time to be clear and specific with my goals. I must admit, that my kids are a perfect example. They make me aware of it often.
Using the Principles of the Law of Attraction certainly help. I would also recommend reading “Think and Grow Rich”
Goals need to be measurable. If you can’t measure your progress you’ll probably give up pretty soon. If you see effects and you know that you’re getting closer and closer to your goal it immidietely makes you more motivated.
@Laura
You hit the nail on the head, just writing them down isn’t enough. For me the most important piece is are the measurable and time sensitive components. The timeline keeps me motivated to do something by X date, and the measurements give me a concrete definition of what success is.
Hope this helps in your own goal setting process.
Matt
@Miami
Exactly. Like I said in my follow up to Laura’s comment measurable and time sensitive are the components I typically focus on – what am I going to do and by when?
Appreciate your comments!
Matt
Great post, Matt!
@Ashley
Thanks! I’m a big fan of goal setting and was happy Steven gave me a piece of his real estate to go on, and on, and on about it =)
Matt
Hmm… I wrote down my goals, but didn’t make all of them measurable. I now what I want, and how to determine when I get there, but now how I’m going to do it. Of course, now I feel like I’m a bit stuck, and this is why; I don’t know what I need to do next, in the specific sense.
Matt, thanks for the advice and for providing just the kick-start I needed!
@Matthew
Sorry to hear you’re a bit stuck. One thing I didn’t mention in the article, but should have, is that it’s okay to rework goals.
Sometimes we set a goal that we think is SMART, but as we head down the path maybe we find it’s not realistic, or our timeframe is too tight, or in your case it isn’t measurable – in those instances it’s fine to rework the goal so it becomes something more measurable, timely, etc.
The overarching goal would be the same, but how you go about it can change…don’t feel sandboxed by your own goals!
Thanks for coming by, hope this helps!
Matt
I too use SMART!! Great post!
@Keg of Wisdom
That’s what I like to hear! Thanks for the kind words, and stopping by.
Matt
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