SMART goals Quotes

Goals have to be realistic and flexible.

Don't look at the big picture as the only achievement. Start with set, smart goals and work up to something bigger.

Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team

I'm a firm believer in goal setting. Step by step. I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything.

Goals are not dreamy, pie-in-the-sky ideals. They have every day practical applications and they should be practical.

I find that goal setting, when done this way, leads to goal achieving. The chronic failure to achieve goals lowers self-esteem. Show me a failure to achieve a goal, and usually I can show you the violation of one or more of the above criteria. Imposed goals, vague goals, and unrealistic goals tend to produce only partial successes and outright failures.

Goal setting is the most important aspect of all improvement and personal development plans. Confidence is important, determination is vital, certain personality traits contribute to success, but they all come into focus in goal setting.