make 2011 count robin willis. there is considerable evidence to indicate the expectations of our...
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PEACEFUL LIFE®
Make 2011 Count Robin Willis
• There is considerable evidence to indicate the expectations of our future do, in fact, tend to create our future.
• Therefore, it seems reasonable to spend time determining specific, worthwhile goals that will move you toward your dreams.
Why Set Goals?
“The reason why most people face the future with apprehension instead of
anticipation is because they don’t have it well designed.”
John Rohn
• In 1979, a group of Harvard MBA’s were asked, “Do you have clear, written goals for your future?”
• 3% of the graduates had written goals and plans.
• 13% had goals but they were not in writing.
• 84% had no specific goals at all.
Is It Really That Important?
• The 13% who had goals were earning, on average, twice as much as the 84% without goals.
• The 3% who had written goals were earning, on average, ten times as much as the other 97% put together.
Ten Years Later:
• Your goal is no longer just a thought.• Ensures your future will be different than
your past.• Puts you in the driver’s seat.• Creates a balanced, focused person.• Keeps you on track.
Write Down Your Goals…Why?
• Spiritual - This might include:oChurch involvementoMinistry/service to otherso Fill in the blank____________________
Categories of Goals
• Family - This might include:oYour relationship to your spouseoDevelopment of your childrenoYour relationship to your parentso Fill in the blank _________________
Categories of Goals
• Physical - This might include:oHealthoAppearanceoExerciseoEating habitso Fill in the blank _____________
Categories of Goals
• Career - This might include:oAmbitionso IncomeoMentor relationshipso Fill in the blank _____________
Categories of Goals
• Financial - This might include:o InvestmentsoDebt ManagementoSaving for retirement/collegeo Fill in the blank ___________________
Categories of Goals
• Personal Development - This might include:oKnowledgeoContinuing educationoSelf-improvemento Fill in the blank _______________
Categories of Goals
• Social - This might include:oCommunity involvemento Friendso Fill in the blank _____________
Categories of Goals
• Spiritual• Family• Physical• Career• Financial• Personal Development• Social
A total of 3 yearly goals is realistic for most!
Goal Categories
• What goals will take you closest to seeing your life dream come true?
• Why is it important to reach these goals?• What are the consequences if you do not
achieve these goals?• Are these really my goals or goals someone
else would like me to achieve? • Can I emotionally commit myself to finish
this goal?
Narrowing Your Goals
The Right Way
• Specific• Measurable• Attainable• Relevant• Trackable and Timebound
SMART Goals
• Ask yourself “What are you going to do?”• Use action words such as direct, organize,
lead, develop, etc.• Vague Goal: “I want to be healthier.”• Specific Goal: “I will walk two miles, three
times a week.”
Specific
• Ask yourself, “How will I access the results?”• If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.• Unmeasurable Goal: “I will eat better in
2011.”• Measurable Goal: “I will eat two fruits and
two vegetables every day.”
Measurable
• Ask yourself, “Can I reasonably achieve this goal?”
• Look at your past performance, other responsibilities, timeframes, etc. to determine if your goal is realistic.
• Impossible Goal: “I will run a marathon in 2011.”
• Attainable Goal: “I will run a 5K race and walk a 10K race in 2011.”
Attainable
• Ask yourself, “Why am I doing this and how does this goal relate to the long-term objectives for my life?”
• The goals need to be relevant to where you are at this moment.
Relevant
• Ask yourself, “What are my start and completion dates?”
• Without a time frame, the goal is too vague and there will not be any urgency.
• Untrackable Goal: “I want to lose 20 pounds.”
• Trackable Goal: “I will lose 2 pounds a week for an average of 10 weeks by exercising 4 times a week and reducing my sugar intake.”
Trackable and Timebound
“It takes as much time and energy to wish as it does to plan.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Goal Setting Worksheet
To make each goal more attainable, you need to break it into small mini-goals or
steps.
Action Steps
• Include timelines with all action steps. • Evaluate the tools you need to achieve
each step. For example, a book or teaching tapes.
• Designate a “peak time” during the day/week to work towards the steps. Do not get distracted or diverted.
Action Steps
Wrap Up
Most Dreams Begin Small
There is a Growth Process
The Result is Significant
“The greatest possession you have is the 24 hours directly in front of you.”
