R is for Realistic

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We are almost done with our SMART analysis. How is the goal making coming? I hope the goals you have created are specific, measurable and attainable.

Today we are looking at the R it is for Realistic. You need to make your goals realistic. It needs to fit in line with who you are and within the scope of the project. You don't have to try to leap that tall building in a single bound. You aren't Superman. Take it one floor at a time. However you also can't make it too easy.

It might be important to create smaller goals that are realistic that will eventually lead you to your ultimate goal. Be sure that if you set small goals that they too follow the same SMART formula.

By now you may have realized the if you have created a specific, measurable and attainable goal that it is realistic. That may very well be the case. The idea is to create these goals that will work for you yet challenge you to be successful. It is only you who can determine whether the goal is too easy or too difficult. That is why you must follow the SMART formula.

Don't make a goal you can't reach or you are setting yourself up for failure. Make it realistic and you will find success.

Tomorrow we will look at the T.