Eight Goal-Setting Mistakes
Avoid Them to Achieve Your Dreams

Have you ever set yourself a goal, but not achieved it, despite your best efforts?

Chances are, you were defeated by poor execution, rather than lack of effort or skill.

Let's look at eight of the most common goal-setting mistakes:

1. Setting Unrealistic Goals
Be imaginative and ambitious, but make sure your goal is achievable.

2. Neglecting Goals That Bring You Joy
Don't be limited to career goals. Think about other areas of your life that bring you joy - for example, writing a book or playing golf.

3. Underestimating Completion Time
Give yourself enough time, so you don't get discouraged and give up.

4. Not Appreciating Failure
If you do fail, learn from it, dust yourself off, and try again!

5. Setting "Other People's Goals"
You need to deliver on work-related goals set for you. But don't choose goals just to satisfy others.

6. Not Reviewing Progress
Regularly take stock of where you are. Don't be afraid to change your goals if your priorities change.

7. Setting "Negative" Goals
Make your goals sound positive and attractive. For example, don't say you want to "lose weight," say you want to "get healthy!"

8. Setting Too Many Goals
Go for quality, not quantity. Use your time and energy to achieve important goals.

A life without goals is like a ship without a rudder, so set a course for happiness by avoiding these mistakes!


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