Effort vs. results

The Pareto Principle is also referred to as the 80/20 rule, and the concept originated from an observation made by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. This principle suggests that approximately 80% of effects are driven by 20% of causes. Therefore, I think one should focus on the 20% that yields 80% of the results as not everything is a priority.

Remember that results must be S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) and should be defined in terms of goals that can be clearly measured. If the goals are achieved, the results are accomplished, and the job is done. Efforts are actions and they specify the plan that must be executed to achieve the results.

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Basic goal setting

When setting a proper goal whether it be for your career, physical, spiritual, social, family, intellectual, or financial well being, you need to make sure it follows this simple format:

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Realistic

T – Timely

I think a good way to ensure you’re able to stick to your goals is by setting SMART goals. Do something today that is going to move you out of your comfort zone and put you one step closer to achieving the goals you have set for yourself.

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The effectiveness of goal setting

As a football fan, “goals” have a completely different meaning than when we speak about them in the professional or personal context. GOALS provide focus, enhance productivity, boost self-esteem and increase commitment. I think it essential to make your goals SMART. In my world, S.M.A.R.T is an acronym and is extremely helpful when goal setting - S = specific, M = measurable, A = attainable, R= relevant and T = timely.

“A goal properly set is halfway reached.”

— Zig Ziglar

Specific
The more specific you are, the more likely you are to reach the goal. What specifically do you want to accomplish? Who’s involved? When? Where?

Measurable
How will you know when the goal is achieved? What milestones can you measure along the way?

Attainable
Make sure your goal is realistic and achievable. 

Relevant
Be clear on why you want to work toward this goal. How is it significant to your life? 

Timely
Anchor your goal with a deadline and create a calendar leading up to it with all the steps you need to take to reach your goal mapped out.

Contact me via e-mail when you have written down your goals and are ready to have them defined. we can go through the S.M.A.R.T acronym as it’s only when you do that, that goals became reality.

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