Goals

1. Purpose of goals…… “Without goals, and plans to

reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.”

• Our goals and daily

behavior should be based upon our values

• Goals are the basis for our decision making.

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VISION and Goals

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Decision Making obstacle

Said the Cheshire Cat to Alice in Wonderland…..

Chart your course. You won’t know when you’ve arrived if you

don’t know where you are going.

What goals and visions

What Did Melinda Mae Want To DO?

Long Term Goal• To eat a whale

Short Term Goal• Took little bites• Chewed very slow

• Takes more than 1 year or all your life to reach; but generally, accomplished in one year or more.

For example: graduate from college, become a pilot, lose ___ pounds, etc.

• Achieved quickly and accomplished within one year or less.

For example: finish term paper, wash dishes, mail Christmas cards by Friday, etc..

• The only difference between the two types of goals is the length of time they take to complete.

• Long term goals are easier to achieve if you have set short-term goals.

• Specific

• Measurable

• Attainable

• Realistic

• Timely GOALSDesk goals

Choose 1 of your “WHAT” goals to work through the 7 steps of goal setting

1. Identify your Goals.–Write them Down

* Write down a “what” goal

A Goal not written down is just a wish.

2. Identify the Benefits you will get from reaching your goal.

* Write down 2 benefits

Copy Cat game

The Bumblebee Cannot FlyAerodynamically, the

bumblebee cannot fly – and yet it keeps flying!

The bumblebee’s body is too heavy and its wings span too small –

But, the bumblebee does not know this, so it goes ahead and flies anyway.

Every accomplishment – big or small – begins with the belief “I can!”

3. Identify the Obstacles you may need to overcome.

-Don’t let you get in the way of you!

* Write down 2 obstacles

4. Identify the Resources available to help you reach your goal.

-skills, knowledge, people, stuff * Write down 2 resources

Resource hunt

“First We Dream the Dream, and Then

We Build the Wings to Make it Fly”

Jack Weyland

5. Develop a detailed Plan of Action.-List 3 steps (short term goals) to

complete the goal.

* Write down a 3 step plan

6. Set a Completion Date.

* Write down a completion date

Keep your eye on the target so you can see your goal clearly.

7. Daily Think About and

Evaluate your goal.-If you just write it down and never think

about it again, you will not reach your goal.

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What keeps people from setting and achieving goals?

Finger clasp and story

Why people don’t set goals• Fear of self• Belief in miracles• Fear of failure• Over expectations• Too comfortable• Too uncomfortable to do• Fear of losing or rejection• Do not know how• Do not see the benefits• Forget about the desire

Three Types of People When it Comes to Setting Goals. . . .

• People that MAKE IT HAPPEN

• People that LET IT HAPPEN

• People that DON’T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED

• If you fail to plan - then you plan to fail!!!

“If I had 8 hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend 6 sharpening

my ax”

Abraham Lincoln

There is very little difference between mediocre and greatness.

• The boiling point is only 1 degree different than very warm water.– The difference is tremendous. Steam can power

many things.• The difference between a race horse that wins

first place and a second place is often fractions of a second.

STATE ASSIGNMENT #2: SET AND ACCOMPLISH A SHORT TERM GOALSet, implement, and evaluate a short term goal necessary to completing a long-term goal. Refer to your

“What” questions above for ideas.

EDUCATIONAL GOAL

FinancialGoal

SOCIAL / FAMILY GOAL Personal goal

HEALTH / Physical GOAL

BENEFITS OBSTACLES RESOURCES

PLAN OF ACTION STEP #1

PLAN OF ACTION STEP #2

PLAN OF ACTION STEP #3

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE

VISUALIZE & EVALUATE THE PROCESS AND COMPLETION OF THIS GOAL

RELATED LONG-TERM GOAL

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Education Goals

Help individuals prepare for success in the workplaceExamples include:

Earning an A on an upcoming quizAttending collegeParticipating in extra-curricular activities

Include both short-term and long-term goals

Provide guidance and directionEnable individuals to reach financial goals

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SMART Education Goal Goal – “I want to attend college.” SMART goal –

Specific – I want to attend a four year college. Measurable – Because I want to attend a four

year college, I will earn a B in algebra. Attainable – Because I want to attend a four

year college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester.

Realistic – Because I want to attend a four year college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester to prepare me for the college entrance exam.

Time Bound – Because I want to attend a four year college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester to prepare me for the college entrance exam when I am a junior in high school.

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A goal that guides financial planningDo you have enough money to buy a new pair

of shoes?How are you going to pay the membership

dues for an extra-curricular activity you want to join?

Financial goals help achieve both short-term and long-term goals

Making decisions is easier when financial goals have been set

What is a Financial Goal?

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SMART Financial Goals

Goal – “I want to buy a new iPod.” SMART Goal –

Specific – I plan to save money for a new iPod.

Measurable – I plan to save $100 for a new iPod.

Attainable – I plan to save $100 for a new iPod by saving $20 from each babysitting job.

Realistic – I plan to save $100 for a new iPod by saving $20 from each babysitting job and putting it into a savings account.

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SMART Goals

How can setting SMART education and financial goals help a person reach future success?

It is like following a road mapSMART goals provide directionSMART goals allow a person to focus on

important thingsSMART goals help people keep the end

result in mind

Get Your Goals Off the Ground – they won’t hold you down.

You need 1 piece of construction paper, scratch paper, string, scissors, tape, and markers.

• Use the whole sheet of construction paper to make a kite representing your long-term goal. – Label this Kite with your long term goal.

• Cut scratch paper into 7 pieces and write your goal setting steps.– 1 kite ribbon will represent your benefits, 1 for the obstacles, 1

for your available resources, and 1 for the completion date

– The last 3 will represent your 3 step short-term goal plan of action.

• Tape your string to the kite and tape the 7 pieces of paper to the string.

• Put your name on the back of it and Share your kite goal with someone before you turn it in.

Kite story