Episode 15 - Creating goals that are SMART
In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss creating SMART goals using your SWOT analysis to improve your chances of success.
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Creating SMART goals
If you have not listed to episode 14 on SWOT analysis, we highly recommend that you do that first. This episode is based on the information in episode 14. SMART stands for:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Action-oriented
- Realistic
- Time specific
We go into detail in this episode discussing each of these items to make sure you are creating goals that matter. We also discuss ways our goal setting strategy has changed over the years and pitfalls to avoid.
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