Monthly Archives: February 2019

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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Make More Time: Go to Bed Fifteen Minutes Later

Posted on February 12, 2019 by David Motto

If you’re not a morning person, you will hate the strategy I used in yesterday’s blog post – where I suggested that you get up earlier. It’s fine. You’re not a morning person. So, don’t use that strategy. Instead, do … Continue reading →

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Make More Time: Wake Up Fifteen Minutes Earlier

Posted on February 11, 2019 by David Motto

Putting just a few minutes of work every day toward a goal is a wonderful way to make progress toward that goal over time. If you feel those few minutes just aren’t available to you, try this highly effective strategy: … Continue reading →

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Question Your Brain: The Effects of Habituation

Posted on February 10, 2019 by David Motto

“Habituation” is one of those scientific terms that sounds too technical for most people to pay attention to. Here’s how Merriam-Webster defines habituation: “decrease in responsiveness upon repeated exposure to a stimulus.” Let’s break this down. “Decrease in responsiveness” means … Continue reading →

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Question Your Brain: Pruning Memories

Posted on February 9, 2019 by David Motto

Most people assume that these statements are true: 1. Studying information will lead to remembering that information by putting it into my long-term memory. 2. Practicing a skill repetitively will make that skill part of my muscle memory. 3. When … Continue reading →

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