Goals and Life

byMontieE

502 followers

11 years ago

I have noticed that people are unsure of how to respond to the question; "What are your goals?". It seems as though you have somehow asked them about something that they haven't a clue about. You might as well have asked them how to build a rocket.

So many people fail to realize that goals are an essential part of life and are not complicated at all! Often, they set goals without realizing they are doing so. What am I going to do today? Right there, you are about to set a goal! I need to mow the yard or I need to buy groceries. Congratulations you now have a goal.

I will give an example to show how goals are a natural process and that we set goals on a daily basis. Let's say you are planning to have a barbecue, OK here is a GOAL. What steps will you need to take to make this happen?

Who will be there?

What will we be having to eat?

When will it take place?

Where will it take place?

Now it is time to set "sub" goals;

Who; 1. make a guest list. 2. contact the guests.......etc.

What; 1. make a menu. 2. trip to grocery store.......etc.

When; 1. set a date. 2. set a time.......etc.

Where; 1. my house. 2. my back yard.......etc.

Setting goals is a normal process and something we do on a daily basis! Many people do not even realize that they are setting goals. I used the barbecue analogy because it is easily relate able to many people. This same process works for your personal life or your business.The goal setting process can just as easily be applied to your business!

Goal:

I want to help X amount of people with my biz. OK, who? what type of people? when? where?

I want to make X amount of money with my biz. OK, who? what ? when? where?

etc.....

Each goal should have sub goals that will allow you to achieve your main goal.

Setting Goals:

When you start or started your business you should have set some goals. Don't stop there! Set some daily goals, set some weekly goals, set some monthly goals, and set some yearly goals. You should also have some long term goals. Five years, Ten years, etc.... You should also review your goals daily. Goal review helps you to stay focused and helps drive you to accomplish the tasks need to see your goals achieved.

Goals and Life go hand in hand.

by: Montie Edwards