How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Finish | 41

Does this sound familiar? You set some amazing goals, get super pumped… and then three months later, they’re collecting dust somewhere between your forgotten gym membership and that book you swore you’d finish.

But here’s the thing – it’s not your fault. It’s entirely possible that no one ever taught you how to set goals that you could actually achieve. So today, I’m going to break down exactly how to set goals that stick, and more importantly, how to actually finish them.

Prefer to read? Check out this blog post: 4 Steps to Help You Set Effective Business Goals

Here’s a breakdown of the episode:

[00:00] The Goal Setting Struggle

[02:50] Why Goal Setting Matters

[03:32] Four Easy Steps

[07:19] Avoiding Common Goal Setting Mistakes

[10:25] Creating an Action Plan

[11:54] Take Action Today

Resources mentioned:

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• Episode 37: Crafting a Vision: The First Step in Strategic Planning
• Episode 25: How to Craft an Effective 90-Day Action Plan
• Episode 34: The Power of Accountability: How to Stick to Your Goals
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