Denis Waitley, author of Seed of Greatness said, “The reason most people fail to achieve their goals in life is because they never really set them in the first place.”

That’s true! It’s empowering to have clear, written goals in a variety of categories for your life!  Without question, the most successful and fulfilled individuals can pull out their life, annual, quarterly or monthly goals….and put them in front of you!  It may be on a scrap of paper folded in their wallet,  an Excel spreadsheet or vision board, but they have written goals!

I want you to look at five different types of goals and how that impacts your success or failure!

There are Five types of goals; a blog series.

1. A=Achievements-Something heroic or of significant consequence like getting a certification or promotion
2. D=Disciplines
3. Q=Quotas
4. B=Bucket Lists
5. I = Interests

 A=Achievements

 1. Achievements can be described as something heroic or of significant consequence.

An achievement is BIG! It took superior ability, special effort or great courage. It is a feat or exploit accomplished in spite of significant turmoil or overcoming great obstacles and discouragement.

 2. An achievement may be specific to your family, industry or sport.

Breaking the four minute mile in sports was a great achievement by Roger Bannister in 1954. Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier. Graduating from college, getting a certification, writing a book, building a house, learning to play an instrument professionally, landing a top level position or contract are all achievements.

 3. Achievement goals should be large.

Achievement goals should require sub-goals to make them a reality. Achievements are NOT short range, but may take months or years. Life goals are the step ABOVE Achievements. In your life, you may have many achievements that make up a decade or season of your life.

 4. Achievements are going to cost you.

This type of goal has a monetary, emotional and time investment to it. You INVEST in achievements because you are looking for a return! Achievements are not consumption of goods and services; they are expected to give back to you! You sow into an achievement hoping for a harvest. This makes the sacrifice worth paying because you know it isn’t going to be lost!

Tiger Woods hired a coach.  Danny Smith joined the Maxwell Team.  Chad Goldwasser hired a CEO.  Ignite360 hired me!  What investment are you going to make?

OK… start setting some achievement goals!

Scott Carley

Consultant