Developing Actionable Goals

Here’s the truth:   A dream without a plan is just a wish.  Big achievements don’t happen by accident—they happen because you set the right goals, and you commit to them.  But not all goals are created equal.   Without clarity, purpose, and a plan, goals can feel overwhelming.  That’s where the right frameworks can transform your process.  --- Here are 6 frameworks to help you achieve any goal you set:  1️⃣ S.M.A.R.T. Goals   Make your goals:   - Specific   - Measurable   - Achievable   - Relevant   - Time-Bound  ➡ Example: “I want to increase sales by 20% in Q1 through better lead conversion strategies.”   Why it works: You know exactly what success looks like and when to celebrate it.  --- 2️⃣ The Golden Circle (Start With Why)   Simon Sinek’s framework is simple but profound:   - Why: What’s the deeper purpose behind your goal?   - How: What steps will make it happen?   - What: What action will you take today?  ➡ Example: “Why do you want to grow your team? To create opportunities for others to lead.”  --- 3️⃣ The Goals Pyramid   Break down goals into manageable levels:   - Ultimate Goal (The big picture)   - Strategy (How you’ll get there)   - Execution (Daily and weekly tasks)   - Resources (Tools and support)  ➡ Example: “Goal: Launch a new product. Strategy: Build a 3-month timeline. Execution: Weekly milestones. Resources: Team and tools.”  --- 4️⃣ BHAG (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals)   These goals push you to dream bigger than ever:   - Competitive BHAGs: Outperform your rivals.   - Transformative BHAGs: Inspire significant change.   - Internal BHAGs: Challenge your team to grow together.  ➡ Example: “Double our market share in 3 years by becoming the industry’s sustainability leader.”  --- 5️⃣ H.A.R.D. Goals   Set goals that are:   - Heartfelt: What inspires you?   - Animated: Visualize success clearly.   - Required: Make them non-negotiable.   - Difficult: Stretch your limits.  ➡ Example: “Launch a program that impacts 10,000 lives this year.”  --- 6️⃣ W.O.O.P. (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan)   - Wish: Define a meaningful goal.   - Outcome: Visualize the best result.   - Obstacle: Identify the barriers in your way.   - Plan: Map out your next steps.  ➡ Example: “Wish: Start a new career. Obstacle: Balancing work and learning. Plan: Dedicate evenings to online courses.”  --- 💡 What I’ve Learned:   Goals are your compass. They give you direction, focus, and the power to measure progress.  But frameworks like these are the bridge between setting goals and actually achieving them.  --- The Takeaway:   Dream big—but plan smarter.   Your goals don’t have to feel overwhelming when you break them down into clear, achievable steps.  💬 Which framework resonates with you most?   Let’s share ideas in the comments! 👇  ♻️ Found this helpful? Share it with someone who’s working on their next big goal.   ➡️ Follow for more strategies on leadership, growth, and goal-setting.  

We’re entering the 2nd week of January, and folks had resolutions and goals in place. Lose weight, start a business, read more books, invest wisely, or spend more time with loved ones. Resolutions are good for setting direction, but without actionable systems and strategies, they often fade into wishful thinking. Here’s the reality: Goals give you focus; systems sustain progress. A goal is the 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵—what you want to achieve. A system is the 𝘩𝘰𝘸—the processes you put in place to get there. For example, if your goal is to read 50 books this year, your system might involve: - Allocating 30 minutes daily for reading. - Always carrying a book or Kindle with you. - Joining a book club for accountability. If your goal is to grow your startup, your strategy might involve: - Setting quarterly milestones for product development and customer acquisition. - Attending one networking event per month to meet potential investors or partners. - Implementing a feedback loop to improve your product based on user input. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: - Goal: Lose 10 kg by June. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: - Meal prep every Sunday to ensure healthy eating. - Track daily calories using an app like MyFitnessPal. - Commit to 3 gym sessions and 2 home workouts weekly. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Goal: Get a promotion this year. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: - Take a professional course to enhance your skills. - Schedule monthly check-ins with your manager to track progress and get feedback. - Document your accomplishments to present during appraisals. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: Goal: Save $10,000 by December. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: - Set up automatic transfers to your savings account every payday. - Track your spending weekly to identify unnecessary expenses. - Take on a side hustle to boost your income. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Goal: Build a strong network of mentors and peers. 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: - Attend one industry-related event every month. - Set a target to meet and follow up with at least 3 new people monthly. - Use LinkedIn to engage with thought leaders and share insights. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 Break your goals into actionable, small, and consistent steps. Focus on building habits that align with your objectives. Review and adjust your systems regularly to ensure they work for you. As 2025 gets more intensive, let your goals inspire you but allow your systems to guide you. Success is not a product of grand declarations but of small, consistent efforts over time. Those results you want will not come from setting goals. They will come from the discipline to execute your strategy.

Seriously, most goals you pick for 2026 will be dead by Q2 if not sooner. Not because they're bad goals, but because of how you chose them and the framework you never built to carry them. As we close out the year, I'm not just asking what I want to achieve in 2026. I'm asking how I'll actually build it. Here are 8 frameworks I'm using to plan 2026, pick one and commit: 1. SMARTER Goals (Michael Hyatt Upgrade) Make your goals specific, measurable, and exciting. → Example: "Grow Cowtown's GP by 20% through consistent process improvements." Not safe. Not vague. SMARTER. 2. WOOP (Motivation Science) Define your Wish, visualize the Outcome, face the Obstacle, and build the Plan. → Example: "Wish: Stronger leadership presence. Obstacle: Time. Plan: Daily 15-min reflection." 3. OKR (Objectives & Key Results) Big picture what, measurable how. → Example: "Objective: Build a top-tier freight agent program. Key Results: Onboard 15 producing agents by Q2." 4. 10-10-10 Framework Decide with perspective — impact in 10 days, 10 months, and 10 years. → Example: "Hiring that leader feels risky now, but in 10 years, it compounds everything." 5. P.A.C.T. Framework Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, Trackable. → Example: "Purpose: Health. Action: 5 workouts/week. Continuous: No breaks. Trackable: Log every session." 6. Why–What–Who–How–When Map Anchor your goal to identity. → Example: "Why: Family legacy. What: Double real estate portfolio. Who: A disciplined investor. How: Weekly reviews. When: Fridays." 7. 3D Framework (Direction, Discipline, Distraction Audit) → Example: "Direction: Scale operations. Discipline: Morning planning. Distraction Audit: Cut reactive emails." 8. R.I.S.E. Model (Reflection, Intention, Systems, Execution) → Example: "Reflection: What worked in 2025? Intention: Simplify to scale. System: 90-day sprints. Execution: Weekly scorecard reviews." The framework doesn't matter. The commitment does. Get clear. Commit fully. Trade comfort for growth. Which framework are you using to plan 2026?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹-𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: Setting ambitious goals is crucial, but the pitfall comes when these goals aren't fully understood or when they're borrowed from external benchmarks without real personal insight. The biggest hurdle? Not properly planning the time and resources needed to achieve these goals. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Time estimation. It's easy to underestimate how much time tasks will really take, especially when your schedule is already packed. Our experience at OwnersUP, working with over 1,000 entrepreneurs, has highlighted time estimation as a critical hurdle in goal realization. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖-𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 Transform your goal-setting with our structured 𝗖-𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 approach: • 𝗖larify Your Objective: Ensure your goal resonates with your personal and business vision. • 𝗕reak It Down: Segment your goal into 30-minute actionable tasks. • 𝗥esources Identification: Evaluate necessary resources for each task—time, money, assistance. • 𝗜mplement Daily Commitment: Carve out 1.5 hours every day to focus on these tasks. • 𝗖heck-Ins Regularly: Assess progress and fine-tune your strategy continuously. • 𝗦tay Flexible: Be prepared to pivot based on new insights and challenges. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: It breaks down lofty goals into manageable actions. 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Encourages a realistic assessment of time and effort. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Fosters a deeper understanding of the path to your goals. 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁𝘀: No more wondering why goals aren’t met or making excuses. We're talking clear steps, manageable tasks, and real timelines. It’s the step so many miss, then wonder why success seems just out of reach. Say goodbye to the guesswork and hello to hitting those milestones. 𝗜'𝗺 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀: Is time estimation your biggest hurdle in achieving your business goals? ----------------------- Hi, I'm Tanya Alvarez. I help B2B service-based entrepreneurs scale profitably and reclaim their time. Need help? Send me a DM.

Bad goal setting can cripple your business (I know from firsthand experience). Here's how to set goals that propel your business forward. Step 1: Analyze last year’s performance. You can’t set the right goals without the correct information. So, take some time to gather data from the previous year to find areas of strength and weakness. Look at your: Revenue streams — what are your most profitable areas? Your biggest cost centers? Sales & marketing — can you spot trends in customer acquisition or marketing ROI? Operations — where is your business bottlenecked? Where might you be overstaffed? Employee performance — look at productivity and churn. Which direction are things going? — Step 2: Brainstorm areas for improvement. Write down all the possible things you could work on. This is a great group activity for your leadership team or even the whole company (depending on your size). The data you’ve collected in step 1 should give you some idea of opportunity areas. One tip: don’t discount an idea just because it’s hard. Often the biggest impact things are hard to do. But you should be realistic about the effort required to get something done, and its chances of success. — Step 3: Set SMART goals Specific: Define clear and precise goals. Instead of saying "increase sales," say "increase sales by 12% in the next 6 months." Measurable: Ensure each goal has quantifiable metrics. E.g. "Reduce customer acquisition costs by 15% by the end of the year." Achievable: Set realistic goals based on your resources, budget and other constraints. E.g. if you have limited cash, avoid goals that would severely impact your monthly cash flow. Relevant: Align goals with your overall business objectives. Ensure they address the key areas for improvement identified earlier. Time-bound: Set deadlines for each goal. E.g. "launch a new service by Q3." — Step 4: Develop an Action Plan For each goal, create an action plan that outlines: Steps and Milestones: Break down each goal into smaller, manageable tasks. Set milestones to track progress. Resources: Identify the resources needed (time, money, personnel) and ensure they are available. Responsibilities: Assign tasks to specific employees. Ensure everyone understands their role and what is expected of them. Timeline: Establish a timeline with deadlines for each task and milestone. Doubling down on one point there: always assign tasks to a single person. They can still bring in other people to contribute, but it’s one person’s responsibility to get it across the finish line. — Step 5: Monitor and Adjust Goals are not static. Regularly check your progress, and adjust based on new insights or changing circumstances. Schedule monthly and/or quarterly reviews to keep everything on track. Having a simple KPI tracker is a good way to keep tabs on things. Make sure you’re regularly checking in, and ask people to flag any roadblocks or necessary adjustments as soon as they identify them.

New Year’s Resolution?! I’m increasingly convinced that New Year’s resolutions fail not because of a lack of ambition but because they demand too much, too fast, and without direction. This year, instead of chasing vague promises of “more” or “better,” I’m encouraging a different approach, one grounded in intentional, manageable growth. Here are a few alternatives I’ve found that are far more effective for busy executives and professionals: Mindset & Reflection • Choose a guide word. One word: Grow, Simplify, Connect, Lead that becomes a filter for decisions all year long. • Ask a guiding question. Not a statement, but a prompt: How do I show up at my best? What actually matters this year? • Practice gratitude. Progress accelerates when we build on what’s already working instead of obsessing over what’s broken. • Create a “to-don’t” list. Clarity often comes from knowing what to stop doing. Action Over Aspiration • Monthly micro-goals. One small, specific challenge at a time beats a sweeping annual overhaul. • Build habits, not resolutions. Tiny, repeatable actions compound faster than grand declarations. • Create a realistic bucket list. Experiences matter professionally and personally. • Invest in existing relationships. The highest ROI often comes from nurturing the connections we already have. Smarter Goal-Setting • Make goals concrete. Specific. Measurable. Time-bound. • Focus on maintenance. Sometimes success is about sustaining what’s good, not reinventing everything. • For the bold: try a 10X stretch. Take one meaningful goal and elevate it dramatically with intention and discipline. The common thread? Shift from overwhelming change to deliberate focus. That’s where sustainable growth lives. #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #IntentionalLiving #ExecutiveMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #2026Goals #Focus #Growth

As the new year begins, many leaders and individual contributors in Customer Success and post-sale roles are preparing for self-reviews and performance discussions. These moments aren’t just about looking back. They’re your opportunity to set the tone for where you want to go next. 💡But here’s the secret: The best leaders don’t wait for their manager to define their development goals. They take the lead in shaping their career path by identifying strengths, areas for growth, and clear objectives. That’s why I created the Goal Setting Template for Customer-Facing Leaders. This framework builds on the Chief Customer Officer Maturity Model™, which I introduced in my book, The Chief Customer Officer Playbook. The model outlines eight key skills and behaviors essential for success in a customer-facing leadership role, from communication and strategic thinking to customer advocacy and cross-functional collaboration. Here’s how to use it: 1️⃣ Define Strategic Business Goals Start by outlining 2-3 key objectives for the next period that align with your team’s and company’s priorities. Be specific about what success looks like. 2️⃣ Assess Skills and Behaviors Evaluate your strengths and gaps across the eight critical areas from the Maturity Model. Use the framework to highlight where you excel and where you want to improve. 3️⃣ Create an Action Plan For each priority skill or behavior, map out a plan to build expertise. This might include training, shadowing peers, or taking on specific projects. 4️⃣ Collaborate With Your Manager Share your completed template during your performance discussion to foster alignment and ensure your manager knows how they can support you in achieving your goals. 5️⃣ Focus on What’s Next Use this process to identify the skills and outcomes required to expand your scope or position yourself for promotion. 💡 Download Your Template Today: I’ve included a blank Goal Setting Template that you can use to get started. Download it from the link in the comments section below. 📘 Want to Dive Deeper? Explore the eight skills of the Chief Customer Officer Maturity Model™ in The Chief Customer Officer Playbook. It’s packed with practical insights and strategies to help you grow your career and impact. 💬 What’s Your Approach? How do you set and review your development goals? Are there specific techniques or frameworks that have worked well for you? Share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear how you’re planning to grow your career in 2025! #CCO #ChiefCustomerOfficer #CustomerSuccess #PostSaleLeader

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭? 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬. Last week, we talked about goal setting: defining clear targets to work toward in your business. But setting goals is just the beginning. The real challenge? Turning them into action. This week, the small business owner I’m helping started mapping out her roadmap for success. She has four main goals to target, but the key to achieving them isn’t just having the vision; it’s about breaking them down into actionable steps. Since she’s scaling her business, every process needs to be built for growth, from onboarding new performers to ensuring consistent quality and choosing the right tools that will scale with her. Every one of these steps ties back to her revenue goals and timeline targets. And as we worked through this, one major realization hit: Her website wasn’t built for scale. It lacked the right tools to support her growing business. She needed a platform that could not only serve as a marketing and booking tool but also manage her financials, track performances, and handle business operations, all without breaking under pressure. That meant pivoting and finding a system that could support her vision long-term. How to Turn Goals into Actionable Steps ✅ Start with the Big Picture Clearly define each major goal for your business. For her, these included: Expanding her team with new performers Standardizing quality and training Implementing scalable business tools Hitting revenue targets within a specific timeframe ✅ Break It Down Each goal needs smaller, actionable steps. For example, onboarding new performers requires: Creating a structured training program Setting up an evaluation process Establishing performance guidelines Developing an easy-to-follow onboarding system ✅ Identify Gaps & Roadblocks As she worked through her roadmap, she realized her website wasn’t built to support her business as it grew. Addressing that became an immediate priority. Ask yourself: Do your current systems support your goals, or are they holding you back? ✅ Assign Timelines & Owners Set realistic timelines for each milestone. If you have a team, assign owners to key tasks to drive accountability. ✅ Make It Measurable You can’t improve what you don’t track. Define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for each step. No matter what it is, measure progress. Now that the roadmap is in place, the next step is execution. That’s where real progress happens. Are You Ready to Scale? Building a roadmap is one of the most important steps in scaling a business, but execution is where it all comes to life. Follow me for more insights, and reach out if you need help making sure your business is built for long-term success. #SmallBusinessSunday #BusinessGrowth #Scalability #GoalSetting #Entrepreneurship #ProcessImprovement

Why big goals fail—and the simple framework to fix that. Big goals are exciting… but they can also feel overwhelming. Most people know where they are (the start) and where they want to go (the end). But the middle? That messy, unclear gap? It stops them in their tracks. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲. By breaking your goals into clear, actionable steps, you eliminate overwhelm, create focus, and build unstoppable momentum. Let me show you how. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 ➡ Ideal Goal: What’s your ultimate vision of success? Your North Star—the purpose driving everything you do. ➡ 5-Year Goal: What needs to happen in 5 years to move closer to your Ideal Goal? Turns the dream into something tangible. ➡ 3-Year Goal: What must you accomplish in 3 years to stay on track? Shortens the horizon to create focus. ➡ Yearly Goal: What can you realistically accomplish in the next 12 months? Anchors your vision in actionable, near-term steps. ➡ 90-Day Goal: What’s the one thing that must happen in the next 90 days? Quarterly sprints reduce overwhelm and keep you moving. ➡ Monthly Goal: What’s the one thing you can achieve this month? Break it down into bite-sized milestones. ➡ Weekly Rolling Goal: What’s the most important thing this week? Short-term wins create momentum and clarity. ➡ Daily Clear Goal: What’s the one thing you need to do today? Action starts now—progress is immediate. The Most Common Goal-Setting Problems 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺: Big goals feel impossible to act on. 𝗡𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵: Without a plan, procrastination creeps in. 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Without small wins, it’s easy to give up. 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Spreading focus too thin leads to burnout. This framework solves all of these problems. It simplifies complexity, keeps you focused on what matters most, and gives you the confidence of consistent progress. Why This Works 1/ Clarity eliminates overwhelm. You always know the next step. 2/ Momentum builds motivation. Small wins compound into big results. 3/ Focus drives results. Working on one thing at a time keeps you productive and effective. Your Turn: What’s your daily clear goal for today? Let’s make it real. Drop it in the comments below! Big goals aren’t achieved in a single leap—they’re conquered step by step. Shrink the middle, stay focused, and watch your vision become a reality.

At the age of 24 I set 58 goals. 10 years later I looked at the results. Here are the results and what I learned. When I set the goals, I broke them into 3 categories... • Personal development • Things • Economic There were... • 28 personal development • 15 things • 8 economic goals Here's the goal-setting exercise I used: • Envision your best life 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 years ahead • Set a two-minute timer • Focus on one aspect (development, things, economic) • Write down everything that comes to mind • When time is up assign a timeline (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 yrs) • Circle the 3 highest priority goals from each section • Write "why" those goals are a priority 10 years later, I found my journal and reviewed the goals. Here are the results... • Personal Development: 62% achievement rate (18/28) • Things: 40% achievement rate (6/15) • Economic: 100% achievement rate (8/8) Here's what I learned about goal setting: 1. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 If you do nothing else, there's power in writing goals. Subconsciously, you'll be working towards those things. Set a vision for your future that's inspiring and exciting. 2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗵𝗼𝘄" 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 I just wrote the goal and the "why". But, the "how" is important. Write down the action necessary and potential blockers. 3. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 I set 58 goals, then narrowed it to 9 for the year. That's too many to focus on at once. Now I like to focus on one to two goals per quarter, max. 4. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝘄𝗵𝗼" 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Don't try to figure out the path forward alone. Find someone who has done it before. Enlist them in your pursuit of your goal. 5. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 As a 24-year-old, one "things" goals was owning a club. That's the last thing I would want today. Your goals and priorities will change over time. That's ok. 6. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Write the actions, behaviors, and habits you'll need. Write what a person who has achieved the goal does. Then take a small immediate step in that direction. 7. 𝗜𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 When you set a goal, get serious about it. Find podcasts, books, and content creators that cover it. Consume the information in your down time. 𝗦𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗟𝗗𝗥... If you do nothing else, write out your goals for the year. Even without a plan, if you look back in 10 years, you'll likely be surprised at how much you've accomplished. But, to get more done this year focus on... • Fewer goals • Not just "what" and "why" but the "who" and "how" • Taking immediate micro action towards the goal ------ If you like this, follow me, Kyle Thomas, for more. Was one of your 2025 goals to land a new startup role? Apply to our startup job search accelerator with the link in my profile. ♻ Share this to help others accomplish their goals.