Goal-Setting

GOAL - SETTING
M.C.DAS
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
&
HRD TRAINER


“Man ought always to have something that he prefers to life; otherwise life itself will seem to him tiresome and void.”--- Seume

Goal-less life is like a rudder-less ship. It has no aim and objective. It may reach somewhere or nowhere. It is no life at all! It is like a piece of rag that may be blown to any side by the passing winds. No goals and no achievements! No achievements and no success! No success and no thrill! Do you want such a life?

Obviously, you don’t want to lead such a goal-less and purposeless life! It is better to set a goal and fail to achieve it, rather than, not having a goal in life. Therefore, setting a goal is more important than achieving it. Just think about it!

Goal creates a vision! Goal sets a direction! Goal motivates a person! Goal keeps life moving! Goal gears up all the latent talents! Goal canalizes the energies! Goal gives a meaning to life! Do you want to set your goals right now?

Do you know your life goal? What is that you want to become in life? What is that you want to be after ten or twenty years? What do you want to achieve, ultimately, in life? Have you ever thought of it? If not, think of it now!


LONG TERM GOAL (LTG) is prone to change. It can’t be specific. It is a vision for a long period. It is a long-term plan based on many factors. But, it is very important. It is a dream that is to be realised. LTG is to be set basing on ones aptitude, aspiration and ambition. All that one has to do is to think of the LTG and set a time for it. Set your LTG today!

Medium Term Goal (MTG) is the forerunner of the Long Term Goal. In order to achieve the LTG, the medium term goals are to be achieved. MTG is that spans between today and five years from today. Jot down all the goals you want to achieve during the five years to come! These goals must be specific and time-bound. Fix a specific date for each goal to be achieved year-wise. Keep reviewing from time to time! Set your Medium Term Goals today!


Short Term Goal (STG) is the foundation for medium term goals. The success of medium term goals depends on the achievement of Short Term Goals. STG is that which is to achieved within a month or quarter or half-year or a year. These goals are to be more clear and specific. The planning is to be made meticulously and chronologically. The achievable goals are to be in the form of identifiable units. It should be supported by a work-chart or a PERT chart. It is to be more closely monitored. Prepare your STG chart today!

Mini Goal (MG) is the brick and mortar of short-term goals. It is the mini goals that make the short-term goals to be achieved. These are the goals that are to be realised in a week’s time or in a day. The success or failure of STG, MTG, and LTG depends on the fulfillment of the mini goals. These goals are to be quickly realised. They are visible and tangible. These goals are to be immediately followed by actions. Goal setting and goal achieving, almost, go hand in hand. Set your Mini goals and start working on them!

Micro Goal (MIG) is the foundation for the whole goal setting process. The success of all goals depends on the setting of micro goals. These are the goals that are related to today, now, this hour, this minute and this moment! What is that you want to achieve in life? Think of it now! Determine it now! Start working on your Micro Goals now! This minute! This second!

Imagine! Constructing a House is your LTG! Then, MTG is like roofing! LTG is like raising walls! MG is like plinth work and MIGS are the pile and pillar foundations. It is the goals that build personalities.


REFLECTIONS

1. Think of a goal-less life!
2. Think of your Long Term Goal!
3. Think of your Medium Term Goals!
4. Think of your Short Term Goals!
5. Have you thought of your Mini Goals?
6. Have you realised the importance of Micro Goals?

THINGS TO DO

· Write down your Long Term Goal on a piece of paper and paste it at a place where you spend more time.
· Prepare a Table of Medium Term Goals with a time schedule.
· Prepare a Chart of Short Term Goals with specific details.
· Work out your Mini Goals and start working on them
· Think of your Micro Goals and implement them right now.