Goal Setting

Personal Goal Examples

 The examples of a personal goal shown here are lessons learned by not using goal setting principles. They are representative of what people have learned after they have set and achieved their goal. We hope the illustrations in our examples confirm the importance of goal setting, personal goal, career goal, and overall life goal so that you live the life you once only dreamed of. Without realizing it, some people live their lives allowing their spouse,
their employer, their parents, or their children to either directly or indirectly design their destiny for them. The unfortunate aspect about living life without your own goals is that you may very well reach a point in your life where you will wonder, “what would have happened if I had only done...“

You may also reach a point where your dreams seem far too remote to ever realize. You forsake your dreams because you have made the decision that you are no longer able to accomplish them. And, that's what your dreams will be for the rest of your life — just a passing moment in time when all things good seemed possible.

The majority of successful people have clearly defined goals; athletes, business people, actors, authors, teachers, the list could go on and on. Successful people all have written goals. Success can all be related back to the setting and completion of goals. I can’t emphasize enough how dedicated you can become once you have set and are committed to achieving your goals. That dedication will allow you to attain success in areas that YOU want.

"Goals are for movers, not mopers."
Yogi Berra

Here are examples from the experiences of some people I have known. Their names have been changed to maintain their privacy.
Example 1: Career Goals, the loss of time
Joan had a lot of career potential, however, she had never set any career goals. Joan remained in the same position for 8 years. After 8 years, she was promoted, skipping one level. Joan now questions whether setting goals for her career development would have assisted her in advancing her career sooner.

Example 2: Personal Goals, one achievement leads to another
Bob and Sue wanted to buy a new house. Financially, this would be a real stretch for them. Through the process of goal setting, and developing definite action plans, they were able to achieve their goal. They now have the house of their dreams. Bob and Sue have also set new early retirement goals for themselves, and are diligently working towards realizing them.

"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them."
Denis Watley

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Example 3: Life Goals, staying focused; sharing goals
Tony wanted to obtain a university degree. He had a young family, and a full time job. Once his goal was set, Tony balanced his life by setting time aside for his family while still pursuing his previously wished for educational goal.

Tony had also shared his goal with his wife who provided the encouragement he needed when he felt like giving up.

"It's not what's happening to you now or what has happened in your past that determines who you become. Rather, it's your decisions about what to focus on, what things mean to you, and what you're going to do about them that will determine your ultimate destiny."
Anthony Robbins

Example 4: Career Goals, determination and persistence
Bradley was frustrated with working for someone else. He set a goal to operate a successful private business. Over the course of the next four years, Bradley unsuccessfully attempted to get two businesses up and running. He eventually had to go back to work for someone else, but, he did not give up. Bradley readjusted his action plans having learned from his mistakes.

Bradley now has a promising business venture.

Example 5: Goal Lesson, goal attainment requires action
Not long ago, I was interviewing two people applying for the same position. When the first candidate was asked what her goals were, Becky replied that continuous learning was her goal. When asked what steps she had taken to accomplish her goal, Becky said that she was going to sign up for a course in the fall.

The next candidate had a similar goal, but, in this case, Rebecca had actually taken several courses to help her achieve what she wanted. This action showed not only did Rebecca have a goal, she had been implementing an action plan to achieve her desired results.

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Example 6: Personal Goals, increased self-confidence
This is a personal example involving my goal to write.

One of my weakest skills was writing. I have always had a passion, however, to write a book. So, I set my goal to write my first book, “Wings of Wisdom”. I faced many challenges in striving to overcome my inability to write well. I had to re-write many pages over and over again. Nevertheless, I was persistent, and did not give up. My writing skills continued to improve.

When the book was finished, my self-confidence greatly increased. I had previously only dreamed of writing a book. Now, with my goal completed, I realized, “I can do it!”

If someone had told me years earlier that I would actually write a book, I would have told them it was impossible. Without a doubt, by setting my goal and being persistent, I did it!

"Most of the things worth doing in the world
have been declared impossible before they were done."
Louis Brandeis

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