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Driving home from Winter Camp the other day, two teen campers and I were
listening to tunes on an oldies pop-rock station when we heard that line:
"We know what we want, but we don't know why..."
It's a commentary on our modern world—people don't know the "why" of
life. And sadly, that means they don't know the ultimate goal! How well
do you plan? What personal goals have you set? Failing to plan equals planning
to fail. Good practical goals give you something to work toward in school,
work and life.
Goals give a sense of purpose and value to your efforts. Setting the right goals is the first step to your success. Learning about the ultimate goal will take your life to the pinnacle of success—and beyond!
A long time ago, in 1968, in an office far, far away (unless you live near the University of Maryland), Dr. Edwin Locke published a ground breaking study of how goal setting helps workers work better. From that research he developed his theory of goal setting that has been widely acclaimed in the business world ever since.
As others built on his work, an acronym for setting goals emerged—SMART:
Specific and stretching. For example, rather than deciding to just "get an education," determine to "graduate from university with a degree in accounting."
Measurable. How can I know if I'm reaching my goal?
Attainable and action-based. Is it reasonable for me to plan to become a David Beckham–quality soccer/football player when I've never been coordinated in my life?
Relevant. Does the goal even apply to my circumstances—or, more importantly, to my beliefs?
Time-bound. When do I want to reach my goal?
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