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Top Ten Steps to Set & Achieve Your Goals
Top Ten Steps to Set and Achieve Your Goals
Source Author: Dr. Phillip Humbert
It’s been said that everyone has goals, whether we know it or not. We have goals to keep our current job,
or to get a different one. We have goals to save for the future, or to travel, take a vacation, or purchase
the things we need and want to make our lives more enjoyable. An important distinction, however, is that
top achievers are very intentional and focused on their goals, while many of the rest of us are not.
Top achievers know that the wording, structure, timing and format of a goal can make it’s achievement
much easier – or far more difficult. Top achievers understand the basic skills for setting and reaching
their goals, every time! They know how to design goals that create success. Here are the 10 most
important steps to set and achieve your goals:
1. Reachable goals are SPECIFIC.
Top achievers know that to reach their goals, the brain must know exactly, precisely, what they are trying
to accomplish. Never word a goal with vague terms like “some” or “a little bit”, or “more”. Be specific! If
you want to lose 8 pounds and reach a weight of 175, specify those exact numbers. If you want to save
$200 this month, be exact. Your brain can help you accomplish almost anything if it knows precisely what
you are aiming for.
2. Reachable goals are SIMPLE.
Many people describe their goals in complex terms of retiring on the beach in Hawaii, with nice cars and
lots of money, and…. Their list goes on and on. Any ONE of those things is a great goal, but the
combination becomes over whelming and the brain gets confused. If you want to retire in Hawaii, just say
so! If you want to increase your sales by 10% this month, say so! Keep your goals simple, clear, and
focused.
3. Reachable goals are SIGNIFICANT.
No one can muster the enthusiasm, hard work and courage to reach a goal they don’t really care about.
A reachable goal is one you really, really, REALLY want! It’s something that will change your life, enhance
your health or wealth, and make you proud. It gets your juices flowing, gets you up in the morning, and
keeps you going all day long, because it is important! Set goals that are worth achieving!
4. Reachable goals are STRATEGIC.
High achievers know that the best goals accomplish many great outcomes, all at one time. Running a 10K
race will almost certainly: 1) feel great! 2) help you lose weight. 3) lower your cholesterol level 4)
strengthen your heart 5) lower you risk of heart disease 6) increase your energy and stamina, and 7)
improve your outlook. Design your goals to strategically impact as many areas of your life as possible.
You’ll have more reasons to reach your goal and more excitement when you do!
5. Reachable goals are MEASURABLE.
A goal without a measurable outcome is just a pipe-dream. You can’t achieve a pound of “happiness” or
6 inches of “self-esteem”, but you CAN get a new job. You CAN run a mile in under 7 minutes, or do 100
sit-ups. Someone has wisely observed that, “What gets measured, gets done.” Define your goals in terms
of height, weight, dollars, inches, or hours. Then measure your progress until you achieve your desired
outcome.
6. Reachable goals are RATIONAL.
To reach your goal, you will need a plan, a path, and a vehicle for getting there. Your goals must make
sense! When you explain them to friends and family, your goals should create excitement, draw support,
and encouragement. Your goals should be just out of reach, but not out of sight! You want to stretch to
be your best, not strain after impossible dreams. Set goals you CAN and WILL achieve!
7. Reachable goals are TANGIBLE.
Choose goals that you can see, hear, smell or touch. Go for things you will enjoy and that you can clearly
visualize. The brain has hard time going for “financial security”, but it can visualize a bank statement with
nice, large numbers on it! Define your goals in terms that excite the senses, then go for it with all your
heart!
8. Reachable goals are WRITTEN.
High achievers always know precisely what they want, because they’ve written it down. Often, they write a
short description of their goals every single morning, as a personal reminder of their priorities and their
objectives. The act of writing your goals down vastly increases your chance of success. Write it down!
Then, keep your notes where you can see and read them every day.
9. Reachable goals are SHARED.
We are far more likely to stick to our plan and reach our goals if we know our friends and family support
us. Being part of a team increases our determination, our stamina, and our courage. Caution: Never
share your goals with anyone who may ridicule, tease or discourage you! The world is full of doubters
and you have no time for them. But, find a support team, a group of cheerleaders, and a coach who will
encourage you every step of the way. High achievers count on and work with other winners!
10. Reachable goals are CONSISTENT WITH YOUR VALUES.
One of the biggest reasons people fail to achieve their goals is that they have conflict between their
behavior and their values. However, when your values and your goals are in agreement, there is no
stopping you! Clarify your values first, then set simple, specific, measurable, tangible, written goals that
are consistent with those values. You will achieve them, every single time!
Written by Dr. Philip E. Humbert, writer, speaker and success coach. Dr. Humbert has over 300 free
articles, tools and resources for your success, including a great newsletter! It's all on his website at:
http://www.philiphumbert.com
Source Author: Dr. Phillip Humbert
It’s been said that everyone has goals, whether we know it or not. We have goals to keep our current job,
or to get a different one. We have goals to save for the future, or to travel, take a vacation, or purchase
the things we need and want to make our lives more enjoyable. An important distinction, however, is that
top achievers are very intentional and focused on their goals, while many of the rest of us are not.
Top achievers know that the wording, structure, timing and format of a goal can make it’s achievement
much easier – or far more difficult. Top achievers understand the basic skills for setting and reaching
their goals, every time! They know how to design goals that create success. Here are the 10 most
important steps to set and achieve your goals:
1. Reachable goals are SPECIFIC.
Top achievers know that to reach their goals, the brain must know exactly, precisely, what they are trying
to accomplish. Never word a goal with vague terms like “some” or “a little bit”, or “more”. Be specific! If
you want to lose 8 pounds and reach a weight of 175, specify those exact numbers. If you want to save
$200 this month, be exact. Your brain can help you accomplish almost anything if it knows precisely what
you are aiming for.
2. Reachable goals are SIMPLE.
Many people describe their goals in complex terms of retiring on the beach in Hawaii, with nice cars and
lots of money, and…. Their list goes on and on. Any ONE of those things is a great goal, but the
combination becomes over whelming and the brain gets confused. If you want to retire in Hawaii, just say
so! If you want to increase your sales by 10% this month, say so! Keep your goals simple, clear, and
focused.
3. Reachable goals are SIGNIFICANT.
No one can muster the enthusiasm, hard work and courage to reach a goal they don’t really care about.
A reachable goal is one you really, really, REALLY want! It’s something that will change your life, enhance
your health or wealth, and make you proud. It gets your juices flowing, gets you up in the morning, and
keeps you going all day long, because it is important! Set goals that are worth achieving!
4. Reachable goals are STRATEGIC.
High achievers know that the best goals accomplish many great outcomes, all at one time. Running a 10K
race will almost certainly: 1) feel great! 2) help you lose weight. 3) lower your cholesterol level 4)
strengthen your heart 5) lower you risk of heart disease 6) increase your energy and stamina, and 7)
improve your outlook. Design your goals to strategically impact as many areas of your life as possible.
You’ll have more reasons to reach your goal and more excitement when you do!
5. Reachable goals are MEASURABLE.
A goal without a measurable outcome is just a pipe-dream. You can’t achieve a pound of “happiness” or
6 inches of “self-esteem”, but you CAN get a new job. You CAN run a mile in under 7 minutes, or do 100
sit-ups. Someone has wisely observed that, “What gets measured, gets done.” Define your goals in terms
of height, weight, dollars, inches, or hours. Then measure your progress until you achieve your desired
outcome.
6. Reachable goals are RATIONAL.
To reach your goal, you will need a plan, a path, and a vehicle for getting there. Your goals must make
sense! When you explain them to friends and family, your goals should create excitement, draw support,
and encouragement. Your goals should be just out of reach, but not out of sight! You want to stretch to
be your best, not strain after impossible dreams. Set goals you CAN and WILL achieve!
7. Reachable goals are TANGIBLE.
Choose goals that you can see, hear, smell or touch. Go for things you will enjoy and that you can clearly
visualize. The brain has hard time going for “financial security”, but it can visualize a bank statement with
nice, large numbers on it! Define your goals in terms that excite the senses, then go for it with all your
heart!
8. Reachable goals are WRITTEN.
High achievers always know precisely what they want, because they’ve written it down. Often, they write a
short description of their goals every single morning, as a personal reminder of their priorities and their
objectives. The act of writing your goals down vastly increases your chance of success. Write it down!
Then, keep your notes where you can see and read them every day.
9. Reachable goals are SHARED.
We are far more likely to stick to our plan and reach our goals if we know our friends and family support
us. Being part of a team increases our determination, our stamina, and our courage. Caution: Never
share your goals with anyone who may ridicule, tease or discourage you! The world is full of doubters
and you have no time for them. But, find a support team, a group of cheerleaders, and a coach who will
encourage you every step of the way. High achievers count on and work with other winners!
10. Reachable goals are CONSISTENT WITH YOUR VALUES.
One of the biggest reasons people fail to achieve their goals is that they have conflict between their
behavior and their values. However, when your values and your goals are in agreement, there is no
stopping you! Clarify your values first, then set simple, specific, measurable, tangible, written goals that
are consistent with those values. You will achieve them, every single time!
Written by Dr. Philip E. Humbert, writer, speaker and success coach. Dr. Humbert has over 300 free
articles, tools and resources for your success, including a great newsletter! It's all on his website at:
http://www.philiphumbert.com