It helps clarify the difference between SYSTEMS and GOALS:
Your goals are like the rudder on a small rowboat. They set the direction and determine where you go.
If you commit to one goal, then the rudder stays put and you continue moving forward.
If you flip-flop between goals, then the rudder moves all around and it is easy to find yourself rowing in circles.
If the rudder is your goal, then the oars are your process for achieving it. While the rudder determines your direction, it is the oars that determine your progress.
Example: If you’re a writer, your goal is to write a book. Your system is the writing schedule that you follow each week.
Why do some goals fail? Do you ever wonder why some New Year's Resolutions die a long slow death, while others seem as easy to do as a simple checklist item? It comes down to science. I want to teach you the science of goal setting.
The most important benefit of setting goals isn't achieving your goal; it's what you do and the person you become in order to achieve your goal that's the real benefit. Goal setting is powerful because it provides focus.
Evaluate and reflect. Regularly write down where you are right now, and if you are happy with your current level of satisfaction.
Define your dreams and goals. What do you want? Schedule some quiet “dream time” and think about what really thrills you. Then prioritise those dreams.
Make your goals S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-sensitive)
Have accountability. Find someone to hold you accountable to your goals.
Tony Robbins shares his proven techniques for setting effective goals in an article published by Success Magazine Posted by: Team Tony Tony Robbins, our cover subject for the Spring issue, is no stranger to setting and achieving his goals.
People often give up on their resolutions because they set unattainable goals.
Try to set a goal that you can reasonably achieve within one year. If it is challenging to complete it in your set timeframe, you might become overwhelmed and give up. If the goal will take more than one year, try and set a benchmark for what you'd like to accomplish in a year.