60 Minutes To Clear Goals
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60 Minutes to Clear Goals
Introduction
Most would agree that having clear goals is a key to success. People with well-defined goals tend to achieve more compared to those without them.
Leadership vs. Management
In discussions about leadership and management, leadership is about doing the right things, while management focuses on doing things right. Time management often emphasizes efficiency?"doing things right?"assuming that effectiveness, or leadership, is already addressed.
The Goal Setting Exercise
To effectively manage time, the first step is to focus on setting goals. Here's a 60-Minute Goal Setting Exercise to help you get started.
Step 1: Identify Your Values
- Action: On a blank sheet, write "Values" at the top.
- Duration: Spend 10 to 15 minutes listing what you truly value.
- Tip: Use resources like www.stevepavlina.com to explore a wide range of values if you need inspiration.
- Objective: Stop once the time is up and move on.
Step 2: Dream Big with Lifetime Goals
- Action: Title a new sheet "Lifetime Goals."
- Task: Imagine your ideal life?"where you’d travel, achievements you’d like, and experiences you desire, such as visiting Australia or earning a degree.
- Rule: There's no wrong answer?"just brainstorm and list your aspirations.
Step 3: Focus on What Truly Matters
- Action: On another sheet, write "Six Months to Live."
- Reflection: If you had only six months left, what would you do? This step was particularly poignant for me when a friend passed away at 36.
- Purpose: This exercise highlights what’s truly important, often revealing priorities not listed in your lifetime goals.
Step 4: Set Your Annual Goals
- Action: On a final sheet, write "Goals for This Year."
- Task: Using insights from the previous steps, determine which goals to pursue now.
Conclusion
This exercise takes just an hour, but it can provide clarity that saves countless hours in the future. Make time to define your goals and lead a more focused life.
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