Do you make SMART goals?

2015-09-29T11:59:31-04:00

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. Why is that important and how can/do you use this in your own life/work planning?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 29 at 2015 12:03 PM

2015-09-29T12:03:19-04:00

Sounds reasonable LCDR Private RallyPoint Member. I try to make decisions based on SMART processes.
I think realistic and timely are perhaps the most critical. Decisions made on unrealistic premises or too late are never good.
Repeatable processes seem to make the most sense for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely goal realization.
Marriage, birth of children, death of loved one don't fit within the SMARTY parameters cleanly.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 12:04 PM

2015-09-29T12:04:32-04:00

I try, but many time fall short in the execution phase. one of the courses I am taking is big into this.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 29 at 2015 12:05 PM

2015-09-29T12:05:29-04:00

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member great question, I would say I do, in preparation for retirement, I did a whole lot of planning and its paying off. It's great to set long-term and short-term goals. Time waits on nobody.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 29 at 2015 12:43 PM

2015-09-29T12:43:28-04:00

As I deal with measure and metrics all the time, this is a prevalent theme. I have applied this to my financial planning to eliminate my debt and so far I have been able to pay off 2 debts completely and 2/3 of another so using this methodology seems to work well.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Sep 30 at 2015 11:15 AM

2015-09-30T11:15:31-04:00

Learning to make SMART goals was perhaps the most valuable part of my college education. The version I learned was slightly different: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.