20 Smart Answers for SMART Goal Setting

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We have all heard about SMART goal setting. In days gone by, business leaders adopted a set of principles to sustain business growth and achieve goals. These principles were known as SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based.

While many corporate giants now believe these principles to be somewhat archaic and not relevant in today’s dynamic, less structured business world, SMART goals can be expanded and revised to suitably fit our current business philosophies. Let’s break this down and delve into each one now.

S is for “Specific”

Creating specific goals is no less relevant today than it was 20 or more years ago.

But let’s ramp it up by adding Stimulating, Systematic, Synergy, and Self-talk to the list of “S” words.

M is for “Measurement”

In the SMART goal principle, M is for “measureable”, but it can also stand for motivation, memorable, and meaningful.

A is for “Achievable”

Sure, setting achievable goals is a key factor in ensuring the success of your goal strategy, but what about Action Plan, Articulate, and Acknowledge?

R is for “Relevant”

Sure, keeping your goals relevant is a high priority, but so is Re-invention and Resolve.

T is for “Time-Based”

Goals consist of two basic components – the end result and the time it will take you to achieve that end result. So, creating time-based goals is a crucial factor. But so are words like Tactical and Thought-provoking.

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Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™
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