Category Archives: SMARTER Goals

Are Your Goals Too Small?

Posted on March 28, 2019 by David Motto

Imagine if your goals are too small to propel you forward in a way that will ultimately lead you to the success you desire. Many people suffer from creating goals that are firmly inside their comfort zones. Comfortable goals can … Continue reading →

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Wise Why’s: Gaining Wisdom from the 7 Why’s

Posted on March 15, 2019 by David Motto

When people come to me for performance coaching, they often have a high level of skill and knowledge already. They’ve usually had some level of success using their skills. Yet, something is missing that is stopping them from achieving the … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: A Recap

Posted on February 20, 2019 by David Motto

My SMARTER Goals system moves beyond the SMART Goals system in a crucial way: While SMART goals are great for planning, SMARTER goals give you two extra steps that actually get you started doing the needed work to achieve your … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: R is for Rewarded

Posted on February 19, 2019 by David Motto

The final letter in my SMARTER Goals system is a second R. This one stands for “Reward.” Rewards Motivate You Carrots and Sticks. This is the central metaphor we use when talking about extrinsic motivation – that is, something outside … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: E is for Enabled

Posted on February 18, 2019 by David Motto

In my SMARTER Goals system, “E” stands for “Enabled.” Enabling a Goal Has Two Components 1) You will probably need to change something in your life to enable yourself to achieve this goal. Carve out specific time to work on … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: T is for Timed

Posted on February 17, 2019 by David Motto

Dreams vs. Goals There are a lot of great quotes about the difference between dreams and goals. Here are some of my favorites: A goal is a dream with a deadline.Napoleon Hill A goal without a deadline is just a … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: R is for Risky

Posted on February 16, 2019 by David Motto

In the traditional SMART Goals system, the “R” stands for “realistic.” That meant: set up goals that you actually have a shot at achieving. Be realistic and don’t dream of things that are actually physically impossible, like thinking you’ll teach … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: A is for Attainable

Posted on February 15, 2019 by David Motto

No matter how specific and measurable your goals are, it’s equally important that you feel your goals are Attainable. When you feel you have a way to attain your goal, you’ll feel more positive and motivated in your pursuit of … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: M is for Measurable

Posted on February 14, 2019 by David Motto

Here’s how you know if your goal is specific enough when using the SMARTER Goals system: The goal is Measurable. There must be an aspect of your goal you can measure. If you can’t measure it, how will you know … Continue reading →

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SMARTER Goals: S is for Specific

Posted on February 13, 2019 by David Motto

When you use the SMARTER Goals system, the first step you take is to make a Specific goal. It’s far too easy to make goals that aren’t specific. “I want to be healthy.” “I want more money.” “I’m going to … Continue reading →

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