The classic approach to goal setting
First, let’s define what SMART means.
- Specific. Your goal should be well defined, clear, and unambiguous.
- Measurable. You can easily measure your progress towards the accomplishment of the goal.
- Achievable. The goal should seem attainable and not impossible to achieve.
- Relevant. The goal should be aligned with your current priorities.
- Timely. Your goal should have a clearly defined timeline, including a starting date and a target end date.
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A system without a goal is like a marathon without a finish line. But a system with a bad goal will result in a bad outcome. Traditional goal-setting methods use the SMART framework. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Sounds great for small, short-term goals, but not so much for ambitious, long-term ones. If you have one or several ambitious goals—such as learning how to code, studying a new language, writing a book, growing a newsletter, becoming a designer—you may want to consider making a PACT as an alternative to SMART goals.
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