Instead of writing “I want”, you need to write it in present tense, as if it happens already. I want is just pushing it into the future. Instead, write “I spend …”. then, “generates revenues”. Well, one dollar is also revenue, right? so, it is better to write how much revenue you want to generate.

Just a little tip from Malaysia.

But I agree, as earlier you start writing your goals, the earlier you start managing your life!

Keep it going!!!!!

CJCM – very funny!!

Char – digging around furiously – I would ask Katiebird!

KB – it’s so interesting how patterns seem to emerge everywhere…

Jilly – Thanksy!

Is potato considered vegie?
Check out http://www.profy.com/2006/11/20/mashed-web-20-vs-mashed-potatoes/

There is a link to a recipe as well. Enjoy.

Jill

http://www.GoalGuru.com

Positive (possibly covered by your ‘T’) – The goal needs to be stated for what you want, not what you don’t.
Ownership – Can this goal be owned and directed by the goal setter? For example, setting a goal like “Ensure my mother treats me as an adult within 2 weeks” leaves the success of the goal up to the mother. In situations like that the goal setter needs to bring control back to themselves. Something like “I will not allow my mother to upset me within 2 weeks.”
Evidence – What evidence will you need to show other people you have achieved your goal? This has to be sensory based – “I’ll know when I get it”, or “It’ll feel right” are not acceptable.
Ecology check – Who else will be effected if I achieve this goal? How will it effect them?

And the final step – Action!

Amazing — this is very similar to what we’re discussing at Eat4Today right now!! Only we’re talking about holiday eating, not business. Exactly.