Dave Urichuck Goal Setting in the Year of the Horse.........
Goal setting should not be associated with just New Year Resolutions but with our overall life desires in 2014 and
beyond.
The foundation to self-motivation, goal setting is applicable throughout our entire life. Primarily, you need to identify
the desires and dreams you want as a reality in the future. Begin by investing time to write them out as clearly as
possible. This is the first step of goal setting and in fulfilling your burning desires, dreams, want and needs.
Now that your desires and dreams are written down, group or categorize them. Then, prioritize with the most
important goal first.
Once your "top priority" desires and dreams have been identified, you must determine if you are willing to pay the
price to make one, two or all of them a reality.
It is not about money when you choose to pay the price to make a dream a reality. It’s about being realistic. Your
willingness and the discipline of hard work and determination must be identified before any goal setting.
The price you have to pay may come in many forms. Your commitment may be in the form of money; change in
habits; extra demand on your time and efforts; or additional education. Your goal may affect your family and other
relationships. It may even impinge on your hobbies, sports or other activities. Are you really willing to sacrifice?
These are the demands you must identify before goal setting because if you are not willing to make the investment,
you will not realize many if any of your desires or dreams. If you are not ready, it is best to avoid any goal setting and
forego that New Year’s resolution.
It is imperative to be truly honest with yourself and understand the consequences associated with making your
dreams a reality. Proceed only when you are willing to "pay the price" and ultimately, achieve your goals.
The following guide will direct you to take your top priority dream and make it a, S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable,
action oriented, realistic and relevant with a timetable) goal.
STATE THE GOAL: ...........................................................................................................................................................
DATE FOR COMPLETION: ................................................................................................................................................
OUTCOME: .....................................................................................................................................................................
What will I see when I get there? .................................................................................................................................
What sounds will I hear? .............................................................................................................................................
What will I feel? ..........................................................................................................................................................
POSSIBLE OBSTACLES / CONTINGENCY PLANS: ................................................................................................................
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED: ................................................................................................................................
PEOPLE, GROUPS OR RESOURCES REQUIRED: .................................................................................................................
ACTION PLAN/DATES: .....................................................................................................................................................
METHODS OF MONITORING AND MEASURING PROGRESS: ..............................................................................................
THE REWARD (What’s in it for me?): ...............................................................................................................................
COMMITMENT: I commit myself to accomplish this goal by the completion date by implementing each action outlined
within the timeframes indicated.
SIGNATURE: ......................................................... TODAY’S DATE: ................................................................................Finally, take massive action. Support your action with a healthy dose of Discipline and do what you said you would
even if you don't want to.
The key is then to reward yourself for doing what you set out to do as any behaviour that gets recognized or
rewarded, will be repeated often.
Dave Urichuck, ALB Toastmasters International, is an International Speaker
and Author of Sink-Float-Soar. Dave guides people to understand how
attitude, motivation and success work from the inside-out. He engages his
audience and participants to take ownership and responsibility to better
know themselves and clearly define their life desires in order to SOAR.
Contact: [email protected] | http://www.daveurichuck.com | http://www.becauseyoucan.ca