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With technical support from Prof. V. Viswanadham

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What is a Goal ?

Point marking end of race;

object of effort or ambition; destination;...

It is a specific, measurable occurrence,

object, or accomplishment

that one would like to achieve, or obtainin the future and develops

a concrete action plan to achieve it.

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The difference between a Goal and

a mere dream lies in

Direction

Dedication

DisciplineDeadline

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What differentiates a Goal

from a mere Desire / Dream?The difference between a dream

and a goal is

action

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What hinders from setting a Goal?

Fear of failure

Fear of successFear of rejection

Lack of ambition

Postponement mentality Ignorance of importance of Goal

Ignorance of the steps to reach a goal

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Basis of setting a Goal -1

On the basis of time

Short term

Less than an years time

Middle term

1to 3 years time

Long term

Up to 5 years

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Basis of setting a Goal -2

Mental

Spiritual

Social

Physical

Family

Professional

Basis for

Goals

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Characteristics of

well-constructed goals

To construct useful andmeaningful goals ~

use the SMART method.

Specific -Goal should not be vague

it should be clearly defined

Measurable- Goal should be verifiable -in the terms of achievement

Achievable- Goals should be on par with your

capabilities - not too high or too lowReachable- Goals should be realistic not fascinating

Time Bound Goals should not be open ended,

- should have a fixed dead line

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Elements of good action plan

Step 1: Choose a Goal Step 2: Intensify your Desire to Achieve

your Goal Step 3: Develop a Strong Belief That

You Can Achieve Step 4: Write Your Goal very descriptively Step 5: Break Your Goal Down To Mini-Goals &

Define Your Tasks for Every Mini-Goal

Step 6: Set a Deadline for Your Goal Step 7: Evaluate

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How to Reach Any Goal:

4 T.I.P.S.

T - Think it through

I - Imitate others who are successful

P - Practice, practice, more practicemore practice

S - Surround yourself with support

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GOAL Statement

Goal statement is a one or two liner statementthat briefs your goal.

Each goal statement should have 3Ws

WhatWhen

Will

Example: I will finish ( will - determination),

gathering information for my research paper( What to do ), by this December (By when)

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So.

Stop Fearing

Become empowered

Fix a goal

Proceed with

proper action plan

.Success will be yours !!!

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Miss Lakshmi Sowmya made a presentation in Telugu

on this topic of Goal Setting on October 4th, 2009 at

the First Sunday Meeting on Personality Development

conducted by Yuvabharathi.

The live recording of her lecture can be heard,

as a part of the proceedings uploaded to:

www.archive.org please search for Prof. V. Viswanadham

and further search for locating :

20091004 dated recording.

Your feedback will be highly appreciated:

Sowmya_devarakonda@yahoo.co.in

And viswam.vangapally@gmail.com

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