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How To Set Goals | Quality #3: Make Your Goals Reachable |

April 1, 2019 By Russ Peak Comments are Off , , , , ,

“Part of the issue of achievement is to be able to set realistic goals, but that’s one of the hardest things to do because you don’t always know exactly where you’re going.” — George Lucas

Sometimes the quickest way to burn out when pursuing a goal is when we feel like our goal is never going to happen. It’s hard for us humans to be patient. But patience may not be the issue. Perhaps we have selected a goal that is way out of our reach.

I once met a young lady named Samantha.  She told me her goal is to be the first female President of the United States.  Quite a notable goal!  However, at this moment, Samantha is fifteen.  Her goal is a long ways off.  It’s not that Samantha couldn’t be President;  I have seen her determination and believe she could do it.

However, the minimum age to be President is thirty-five years old.  That’s at least twenty years in the future.  A lot could happen between now and then.  With five elections in the next two decades, the U.S. might see a woman take her seat in the White House before Samantha has a chance.

A more reachable, short-term goal for Samantha’s focus of energy is something within her immediate control.  For example: become president of her sophomore class, join the debate team, or learn about local politics by volunteering for a local election.  Any of these goals will move her in the direction of her political aspirations.

I’ll be posting more about how to break your goals down into reachable steps in future posts.   So make sure you check back each Monday morning for new leadership ideas that you can use with your staff, team, or class.

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Do you have any favorite goal-setting lessons, quotes, games, or activities that you use to teach goal-setting?  Maybe you know a great tip to help eager goal-setters reach their goals faster?  Leave your comments below!

 I look forward to a great goal setting discussion!

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Russ Peak is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on youth leadership and motivation. Every on of Russ Peak’s programs is an incredible combination of award-winning entertainment skillfully blended with a powerful and motivational message that leaves the audience recharged, ready, and eager to take on their challenges. His most popular messages focus on character, leadership, goal setting, bullying, and drug awareness .