Goals – How To Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

Are you setting goals that actually align with your values?

Or are you chasing someone else’s definition of success? In this episode, Gwen and Tonya share how to create meaningful, achievable goals that propel your business forward without burning you out.

Here’s the breakdown of this episode:

• 1:00 – Why understanding the “why” behind your goals is crucial
• 3:30 – The dangers of pursuing goals that don’t align with your true desires
• 6:00 – Shifting from a misaligned goal to one that brings fulfillment
• 10:00 – How to identify signs that your goals might not be aligned with your values
• 14:00 – The impact of misaligned goals on your business and personal well-being
• 18:00 – How to set achievable goals without compromising ambition
• 22:00 – The power of “Good/Better/Best” goals in maintaining motivation
• 27:00 – Why setting realistic growth metrics matters more than you think
• 31:00 – The worst-case scenario: What happens when you ignore the misalignment

Key Takeaways:

• Understand why it’s so crucial to set goals that align with your true desires and values.
• Learn how to spot the signs that your goals might be leading you in the wrong direction.
• Create a balance between ambition and achievability with the “Good/Better/Best” framework.
• Recognize when it’s time to reassess and adjust your goals for better alignment with your life and business.

Want to make sure your goals align with the business you really want? Try this:

• Reflect on the “why” behind each of your goals. Are they truly yours, or are they influenced by some external pressure?
• Ask yourself, really, whether or not you are on a path that will bring you fulfillment if you achieve what you say you want.
• Use the “Good/Better/Best” framework to set goals that challenge you without leaving you frazzled.
• Regularly revisit and adjust your goals as your business and life evolve.

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Also, be sure to check out Episode 4, where we discuss the importance of effectiveness and delegation in achieving your business goals.

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