It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How can we set goals that truly align with our personal and professional aspirations while making the process motivating, realistic, and actionable?
This Coffee Chat was all about rethinking how we approach goal setting. Forget the old SMART goals you’ve heard about a thousand times—this conversation was focused on making goals meaningful, personal, and, most importantly, doable.
We talked about the problem with framing goals in a negative light. How often do we say, “I need to stop doing this” or “I should do that”? We instead tried to ask “What’s the positive motivation behind my goal?”
We also had some fun with numbers! By calculating the weekends left in our lives (yes, weekends), we got a new perspective on time and how to prioritize what matters most. It’s not about how many years you have left, but about how you’re using the time you’ve got.
This chat was full of “aha” moments and practical ideas, but what stuck with me most was this: Goal setting isn’t just about planning. It’s about believing in the process, breaking things down, and being kind to yourself along the way.
So, what are your big, hairy, audacious goals? What’s stopping you? Let’s keep the conversation going!
Stay Curious!
~Shannon
Resources:
Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources BHAG Big Rock Goal Setting Planner Books SMARTER Goals: A Better & Smarter Approach To Setting & Achieving Goals by Tal Gur The Efficient Path to Success - A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Goals by Nelson JR Start Poorly: Sidestepping Perfection to Reach Your Goals by Justin Grifford Goal Setting: Forget SMART Goals Try SMARTER Goals by Martin Formato
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