In my previous post on the topic of SMART, SMARTER, and SMARTEST goals, I discussed the benefits of crafting goals that are SMARTER than SMART, or, better yet, the SMARTEST goals of all. Since that time, I’ve been asked to provide an example to illustrate my point, and that is the purpose of this article. […]
Category: All About Goals
With your problem or goal in mind, let me share a simple step that you can take, at this very moment, that will shift your thinking from problem or goal to potential steps that you can take to solve that problem or achieve that goal : just ask! In other words, take your problem or […]
Now, how can we go about answering the question that lies before us? One of the best ways to start is by ensuring that your goal is SMART, that is: If you’re able to answer each of the following questions in the affirmative, you’ll know you’ve set a goal that’s SMART: Returning to our example, […]
One characteristic that SMART, SMARTER, and SMARTEST goals share is that they are Achievable. In the spirit of former late-night-television talk-show host, David Letterman, I’m going to share two top-ten lists that differentiate achievable from potentially unachievable goals, and let me emphasize the word “potentially.” An Achievable Goal is a goal that: 10. You want […]
Research has demonstrated that, when it comes to either very simple or very complex problems, brainstorming on our own is more productive than brainstorming in a group. When problems are moderately complex, brainstorming in a group wins out over brainstorming on your own. I’ll leave it up to you to decide where your goal falls […]
When it comes to setting goals, chances are you’ve heard about the importance of setting goals that are SMART, that is: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. If you’re able to answer each of the following questions in the affirmative, you’ll know you’ve set a goal that’s SMART: Specific – Does your goal use action […]