Having a growing family and the desire to accomplish milestones in life simultaneously has honed not only my multi-tasking skills, but also my goal setting in life. 
Going through the day can go awry without a plan. Imagine doing so for most of the 365 days we call one year. It can be so easy to wake up, go to work, come home, go to sleep and do it all over again the next day, and the day after that until years have passed. It is important to ensure that when years do go past, there has been something worthwhile accomplished. Being purpose driven is key. Don’t worry it is not a hereditary gene! We must teach ourselves to be diligent in all things. Making a to-do list each night assists me in accomplishing more things in 24 hours than most. It helps me make wise decisions and avoid too much idle time. Prioritizing my tasks/goals by importance helps identify which tasks I need to complete and on schedule. Marking goals using the “ABC’s” help me to set realistic goals as far as what I can accomplish in the allotted time I have available. “A” being the most important, “B” being of importance, but not urgent, and “C” being something I’d like to accomplish, but doesn’t have a sense of urgency.
- Write down your goals. Identify your goals. What is it that you want to do exactly? Is it realistic?
- Accomplishing goals requires a plan. Make steps like the Yellow Brick Road to get to the goal.
- Prioritize goals, figure out realistic completion dates, & Revisit goals frequently.
- Create Specific Measurable Action-based Realistic Timely (SMART) goals
- Long-term Goals should be broken down into many small milestones. “Write the vision, & make it plain.” In due time with a good strategy and diligence it will come to fruition.
- Set goals for EVERY area in your life. (Personal, professional, family, etc.)
- I can’t say this enough! Don’t be afraid to modify your goals and or execution tactics. Review, update, & revise constantly!
