Last post talked about the power of setting goals that are un-SMART. I acknowledged that Specific, Measurable and Time-bound are fine for any goals. But I took a dim view of Achieveable and Reasonable. In my experience, these aspects of goals contribute to mediocrity. As with so many things in life, one “rule” does not […]
Using goals to achieve success is a well-researched and widely accepted practice. One goal-setting term that has entered into our common sense is the acronymn, S.M.A.R.T. According to this system, goals should be: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reasonable and Time-Bound. (Note: There are variations on what the acronym stands for.) I’m fine with 3 of the […]