3 answers
Jonathan
Student
La Mesa, NM
3
Questions
Asked
764 views
What is a easy method to write but also achieve goals?
Determined to have a better life for my self and parents. #college-advice #time-management
Login to comment
3 answers
Alessia Cavalli
EMEA Product Marketing @Adobe
12
Answers
London, England, United Kingdom
Updated
Alessia’s Answer
I would recommend you to set up some time every week to dedicate to your goals. Also, define on a deadline. I find these 2 techniques useful for small and larger goals ex: reading a book, taking an online course, practicing a language.
Francisco Torres Diaz
Industrial Engineer, MSE, MBA
67
Answers
Columbus, Indiana
Updated
Francisco’s Answer
Hi Jonathan,
I am glad to hear you are looking for ways to go past your limits and achieve great things. I think you have the write idea, writing out your goals makes them physical and makes them more real. You could put in on an index card or a cardboard sheet and put it on your wall so you see it every day. In terms of how to write it, you could simply write it down as it comes out or if you want something more specific I recommend SMART objectives.
SMART standard for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. If you structure your goals and objectives in a way that they are very specific, setting clear metrics to define what success is, while being within your reach and associated with your current situation, and set defined deadlines it is way more possible for you to achieve them. An example would be to say: "My objective is to graduate college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA above 3.0 before I turn 25". Very specific, with clear metrics and time constraints, doable and important to your goals.
Set these objectives based on what you want, and make them both short term and long term, that way you are able to feel successful by achievement short term objectives, and feel motivated to reach for the more long term ones as well.
Hope this helps answer your question. Best of luck!
I am glad to hear you are looking for ways to go past your limits and achieve great things. I think you have the write idea, writing out your goals makes them physical and makes them more real. You could put in on an index card or a cardboard sheet and put it on your wall so you see it every day. In terms of how to write it, you could simply write it down as it comes out or if you want something more specific I recommend SMART objectives.
SMART standard for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. If you structure your goals and objectives in a way that they are very specific, setting clear metrics to define what success is, while being within your reach and associated with your current situation, and set defined deadlines it is way more possible for you to achieve them. An example would be to say: "My objective is to graduate college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA above 3.0 before I turn 25". Very specific, with clear metrics and time constraints, doable and important to your goals.
Set these objectives based on what you want, and make them both short term and long term, that way you are able to feel successful by achievement short term objectives, and feel motivated to reach for the more long term ones as well.
Hope this helps answer your question. Best of luck!
Thank you Fransisco this really helped me and I appreciate you took time out of your day to answer to my post!! Have a great day
Jonathan
Rebecca Cable
Project Manager
5
Answers
Seattle, Washington
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Depends on the duration of your goals and how in depth you want them to be. There are several examples below depending on the time and duration. You can revisit these method to refine and verify how you are tracking against your goals at anytime, choosing a consistent check in on goals is helpful.
30-60-90, New Role: When you start a new role I recommend a 30 day goal, 60 day goal, and 90 day goal. E.g. at 30 days I aim to observe the team, process and procedures, and understand the organization structure. At 60 days I aim to start project ABC... etc. These are role specific or task specific and meant to be achieved in 3 months.
70-20-10, Quarterly goals: At month 4 in a new company, school, or wherever you are creating goals you can begin to create a 70-20-10. 70% of your time should be spent on the role you have, project of focus, or goal. E.g. If you are a project manager 70% of your time will be spent on executing the projects you manage. 20% of you time can be spent networking with those people who will help you achieve these goals/projects. 10% of your time can be spent on formal learning, like a training or reading a book specific to the skill you are looking to learn.
3x3 Yearly Development: This form of goal setting can be done year over year. Typically I choose 3 goals and place them in a vertical column. The criteria that should be in the following two columns measurement, how you measure success, and tracking, check in points to ensure you are achieving goals . E.g. goal: I am working on effective messaging to leadership. Measurement: I will ask for feedback from my director with monthly reporting and from my VP with quarterly reporting. Tracking: Meeting on 10/9/2021 presented at XYZ meeting and shared ABC.
Goal ---> Measurement ---> Track
Goal #1
Goal #2
Goal #3
Hope this helps!
30-60-90, New Role: When you start a new role I recommend a 30 day goal, 60 day goal, and 90 day goal. E.g. at 30 days I aim to observe the team, process and procedures, and understand the organization structure. At 60 days I aim to start project ABC... etc. These are role specific or task specific and meant to be achieved in 3 months.
70-20-10, Quarterly goals: At month 4 in a new company, school, or wherever you are creating goals you can begin to create a 70-20-10. 70% of your time should be spent on the role you have, project of focus, or goal. E.g. If you are a project manager 70% of your time will be spent on executing the projects you manage. 20% of you time can be spent networking with those people who will help you achieve these goals/projects. 10% of your time can be spent on formal learning, like a training or reading a book specific to the skill you are looking to learn.
3x3 Yearly Development: This form of goal setting can be done year over year. Typically I choose 3 goals and place them in a vertical column. The criteria that should be in the following two columns measurement, how you measure success, and tracking, check in points to ensure you are achieving goals . E.g. goal: I am working on effective messaging to leadership. Measurement: I will ask for feedback from my director with monthly reporting and from my VP with quarterly reporting. Tracking: Meeting on 10/9/2021 presented at XYZ meeting and shared ABC.
Goal ---> Measurement ---> Track
Goal #1
Goal #2
Goal #3
Hope this helps!