As you create your first of many goals, measure what you come up with according to this scale: S.M.A.R.T.

The “smart” system stands for:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Time-Sensitive

The term “smart” is an easy way to remember all of these factors.  You want to keep all of your goals specific and yet relevant to the overall mission.  You want to make sure all of your goals are attainable and realistic for your mind and body.  You want to measure your efforts and you want to assign a time frame for your goal.  All of these factors will help you create goals that are meant to be acted upon—not just dreamed.

Preliminary brainstorming sessions will help you to expand your vision of success and figure out ways to turn long-range goals into individual steps.  This will usually involve answering specific questions related to your vision of success and where you are willing to travel to get it. 

Think about that statement. 

If wealth is your goal it’s hard to imagine becoming rich without joining a prosperous company or starting your own business where you earn the lion share of the profits.  If you want to make it in movies it’s hard to imagine achieving success if you don’t live in a major U.S. city, especially in California or New York.  (Reading up on the subject would tell you this basic information)

If your ambitions are personal and altruistic, then brainstorm on such questions as “How specifically do you want to help other people?”  How will you know if you are making others happy?  What do you want to help other people realize?  Have you been a particular situation in life that has given you insight that you want to share with others?

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