Smart Goals

Are you struggling to set yourself up for success? In this episode, Alisa talks about how to set meaningful business goals for the year and achieve them. She suggests understanding what resonates with you and breaking down your goals into actionable steps. By understanding the SMART format (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Timebound) and using action words to help track progress, individuals can stay motivated and reach their goals. She also offers advice on creating habits and systems to reach your goals, recommending Atomic Habits by James Clear. Tune in to get the best advice on setting SMART goals, taking actionable steps to reach them and establishing habits and systems that will ensure success by the end of the year. 

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 02:23] Setting Goals for Business Success: How to Prioritize and Stick to Your Plan

• Goal setting for business owners
• Take time to think about what you want to achieve in the year
• Prioritize what your goal is
• Make sure the goal resonates with you and not someone else

[02:24 - 04:50] Achieve Your Goals with SMART Format: Be Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Timebound

• Start with three goals and put them in writing
• Use the SMART format (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timebound)
• Make goals specific and measurable
• Use action words to help you move towards your goal
• Create a to-do list for the next day and shut down your computer

[04:51 - 07:25] Set Smart Goals and Create Habits and Systems to Achieve Them

• Set realistic goals 
• Set a time bound for the goal 
• Create actionable steps to reach the goal 
• Post goals somewhere visible 
• Create habits and systems around the goals 
• Bask in the rewards of accomplishments at the end of the year 
• Talk to an expert for advice on setting goals, habits, and systems

Resources Mentioned:

Atomic Habits

Key Quotes:

“And the first step is always, what's the priority this year?” - Alisa McCabe

“So don't set more than three goals because you won't do it.” - Alisa McCabe

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