Guidelines for Applying Goals To apply goals effectively, it is important that EACH goal is SMART S-Specific: You should state exactly what you are responsible for. ... That way, the goal can be measured; when Friday comes, you know whether or not you have achieved it. ... A-Achievable: The goals you sent must be accomplishable or reasonable with your given strengths and abilities. ... For example, if you were a rather obese 45 year-old, it would be foolish to set a goal running the four minute mile in the next six months-that simply would not be achievable. ... Destr...

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Physical Goal: Maintain a good body. ... Since it is in my character to work hard and achieve my dreams, I feel like I will be able to attain this goal, no matter how hard it gets. ... Once I have a dream, I try all my might to achieve it. ... How I plan to attain it: I will achieve good grades in my undergraduate degree, so I can get accepted in graduate school. ... I will work hard in graduate school in order to achieve excellent grades and attain my masters. ...

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In the following paragraphs I will discuss some of my goals that I intend to achieve as a student at the University of Phoenix. ... I have a goal to learn. ... I have a goal to make more money. ... The ultimate goal that I want to achieve at the University of Phoenix is my degree. ... When I achieve this goal I will be in a better position to choose my career path. ...

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But now I realize that there are so many other steps I need to take in order to achieve these so-called goals. ... My one goal for the future is to be happy regardless of what I choose to do. ... I realize I cannot set my goals and dreams on the basis of others and I need to achieve things for myself. ... I will only accomplish my goal in being happy when I am able to live my life for myself and still able to provide love and support to others. ...

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When I registered at the University of Phoenix I had only one goal in mind and that was to graduate and find a better job. But after speaking with my counselor, it was obvious that to be successful at this overall goal I would need many smaller yet significant goals. Working in a team environment, communication skills, verbal or written, multitasking and prioritizing are some of the areas that I need to develop further if I am going to achieve my overall goal. ... My goal is to not give up on any class no matter how difficult it may seem. ... I have never been one to set goals for myself. ...

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It's only through hard work and determination that success can be achieved. ... He did not need the money but he wanted to achieve Power. ... Managing or being able to control one's life is another way someone would strife to achieve. ... This plan involves setting my goal. Goal setting revolves around two concepts. ...

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I have set goals in the past and superceded them. ... I have a plan setup set up on exactly on how I am going to achieve that goal. ... If I can stay away from a serious relationship until I am done with school I can achieve my goal. ... Until recently that was my plan for achieving my goal. ... I do not consider myself to be busy achieving my goal because it is something I want and I enjoy. ...

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One of the qualities to succeed this goal is having a positive attitude all the time. ... For a leader to achieve his or her leadership is having a positive attitude, but there is more than just that. ... A leader's sense of humor will pay off this quality to succeed their goal to be a good leader. ... A leader can achieve this quality by constantly finding a moment to bring out their sense of humor in the work force which will bring out a positive and happy environment to the team. ... Therefore, remembering to just smile and be happy will take a leader to achieve these goals and improve...

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By reading Chapter 10: Where Do I Want To Go with MY Life, I discovered the importance of goal-setting. I have never been good at setting goals. ... Even my more down-to-earth goals--becoming a fireman; living a comfortable, happy life; etc.... The key to achieving life-goals is by keeping them reasonable and attainable. ... Goal-setting is what makes us capable, individualized human beings. ...

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They believe that the goal of all political economies, throughout the world, is to increase the riches and power of that country. Of course this should be the goal of all these countries, but isn't there more to wealth than just money and power? ... Do you really have to have money to be wealthy, or can your fulfillment of lifetime goals and reaching eternal happiness be wealth? ... They feel that with the achievement of wealth, power and happiness is also achieved. ... They feel that what they will achieve complete happiness with a great accumulation of it. ...

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Teamwork in basketball means that everyone is working toward the same definitive goal. Individual goals are met when athletes are truly working as a team. ... Perseverance in basketball means to overcome the obstacles that are in the path to achieving their goal. ... Poise will be developed rather than learned and needs practice to achieve results. ... The team must develop poise in order to make any sincere effort toward achieving meaningful objectives. ...

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Therefore, Homer has his dream and his goal that he wants to reach and he has decided to do it. ... I realize that the story is "based on a true story," we always have many difficulties and troubles on our way reaching the goals. ... He has done all of this for his goal. ... Dreams can be achieved if they strive for it. Therefore, we should never give up on our goals until we tried. ...

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3) Remember your goals. ... Being able to read and review your goals can be very motivating. ... What is your goal? ... Think of your goal and then get up off the couch-you don't want to miss an opportunity to complete work that will help you achieve your goals!... Also, there are other goals and obstacles that need to be before my ultimate goal is reached. ...

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I believe that in my life I will go through somewhat of the same obstacles in order to achieve my goals. ... In my heart I knew that he was wrong that I could and would achieve greatness. ... And only with one of them I felt as if I was going to achieve it. ... The other two dreams were becoming a professional dancer which I've already achieved. ... In return I will achieve my goal and become a forensic scientist....

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I have found that if I create a budget, make a list of my necessities, and set financial goals, I am able to avoid financial snares. ... Lastly, one would want to set financial goals. ... A great goal is deciding upon a certain amount of money that one wants to have by a particular date. And when one reaches that goal, one should always reward oneself so that the have an incentive to achieve all if their financial goals. Nevertheless, remember to set realistic financial goals. ...

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After reading Self-Reliance by Emerson, the most compelling statement was "imitation is suicide". Emerson is stating that by taking on someone else's identity we are killing our own. I believe it is important to be true to myself. I cannot live contently in someone else's shadow. Finally, I will not...

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Time management is a college skill that help student finish their work and achieve the goal. ... The goal that helps you remind why you're going through such hard working process. ... This always happens when you are not clear about what it is your goal. ... First thing you should do is that using a few minutes to measure which way can be more efficient to achieve your goal. ...

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These three traits apply to swimming because if these traits aren't followed through, the skill of swimming will be hard to achieve. ... In order to stick with this sport, the individual needs to be committed one hundred percent of the time or they will not achieve the best results they want to achieve. ... They want to perform everyday in practice, whether it is in the pool or not, because they know, in the end, what goals they want to achieve are. ...

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Some team members may be more ambitious or more interested in their own goals. ... Instead of working together, we have two separate entities with different goals. ... This will make all team members feel the equality that should be the team's goal. ... All members pulling together in the same direction will achieve the greatest results. ... If each member can show initiative in their particular expertise, it will go a long way in helping the team achieve its goals. ...

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I have always dreamt of playing in the NBA, and I think that if I work hard enough I can achieve that goal. ... I believe and think that my dream or goal or quest can be accomplished but will take a lot of commitment....

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Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Every person's character is made up of certain personal strengths and weaknesses. These strengths and weaknesses help define who we are and our individuality. Our strengths are the things we are most affective in. They are usually what we are known best for. How...

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By far these challenges have limited my ability to prioritize my educational goals. ... As a young adult achieving some degree of financial independence is always on my mind. ... I plan to continue to make education my main priority because I know it's my key to becoming a more intelligent individual as well as achieving the life I want to have someday. ...

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We can accomplish certain goals, lose them, yet still gain them back as well. ... Also, we start to look towards more realistic goals to accomplish. ... People who haven't left the middle life stage will start feeling as though they are being abandoned by everyone in their lives, thus making them aim towards achieving a goal of renewal in their lives. ...

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There are certain qualities that I look for in a male, they have to include the following: must be employed, educated, has transportation, goals, independence, personality and spirituality. ... My mate must also be ambitious and have some goals. ... Goals give you a purpose in life, things to work for and achieve. Goals can make you feel independent and provide a sense of structure and direction to life. Having goals can give you something to strive for. ...

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This is exactly what Steve Tesich does here, by including this argument we learn about Dave's life goal as well as learn more about his father's character and his own point of view on Dave's ambitions. ... In "The Screenwriter's Problem Solver", Syd Field teaches us that the four things that make a good character are: Dramatic Need - what does the character want to gain, win, get or achieve through the course of the screenplay? ... Dramatic need is related to conflict by the fact that it is the character's fuel, it drives them on, and when they do not achieve their...

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