SMART Goals

"I want to run faster than the speed of light by the time I am 20" is a bad goal because...

• It is not Specific.

• It is not Relevant

• It is not Attainable.

• It is not Measurable.

The question, "By WHEN will the goal be accomplished?" goes with which letter of SMART?

• Measurable

• Timely

• Specific

• Attainable

"We want to make lots of money with our lemonade stand by the end of the day," is missing...

• Timely

• Relevant

• Specific

• Attainable

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic - a goal must say one thing and mean another.
• Simple - a goal must be easy.
• Sample - a goal must be typical.
• Specific - a goal must be focused.

What does the M in SMART stand for?

• Maximum - there are no limits for goals

• Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

• Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

• Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

What does the A in SMART stand for?

• Attainable - a goal must be reachable; you CAN do it.

• Admirable - a goal must impress people.

• Artistic - a goal must be creative.

• Academic - a goal must be scholarly and oriented towards learning.

What does the R in SMART stand for?

• Responsible -a goal must allow you to take charge.
• Realistic - a goal must be realistic in how long it will take and the steps taken to achieve it.
• Respectful - a goal must allow you to be kind and polite.
• Repeatable - you must be able to do the goal over and over again.

What does the T in SMART stand for?

• Time-bound - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.
• Thoughtful - a goal must take into account the feelings of others.
• Transferable - a goal should be able to be shared with other people.
• Trust-worthy - a goal should be worthy.
  

"I want to run faster than the speed of light by the time I am 20" is a bad goal because...

• It is not Specific.

• It is not Relevant

• It is not Attainable.

• It is not Measurable.

Which of the following is a SMART goal?

• Within one month, I will land my first client after organizing a sensible plan for sending out pitches.

• I want to run my own consulting business.