Clarify Your Objectives

Author: Robbie

Sep 2

Many people confuse goals and objectives and in fact it’s true that the terms are often used interchangeably. I prefer to differentiate between the two for my own purposes and those I work with. Goals are usually more general in nature and less tangible. Objectives tend to be more specific and “visionable.” I think I might have made that word up, but it suits my definition so I’m using creative license here. What I mean by that term, “visionable” is that you can picture the objective in your mind – see it, hear it, taste it and feel it. I like to think of goals as “big picture” ideas. Objectives are more nitty-gritty.

For example, I want to lose 20 pounds by January 1st is a decent goal. It meets all the S.M.A.R.T. requirements. But it’s sort of “flat.” I will lose 20 pounds so that I can fit into my size “whatever” pants, be healthy and run a 5k by January 1st is a better objective. You can almost see yourself wearing your smaller pants and feel the exhilaration of running that race. It is more “real” and therefore much more effective for our purposes. I am not knocking goals, but for today let’s focus on clarifying your objectives instead.

Let’s try another example. I intend to start my own business, replace my income and quit my job by June 1st. Okay.

What does the objective look like?

What type and form of business?
What is the real purpose or intention?
What is the specific amount of income needed?
What will your work schedule look like?
What will your work environment consist of? At home or in office?
Will you have employees?

I intend to start a catering business for parties operating out of my home kitchen by June 1st. I will employ two part time employees and gross $200,000 annually.

Do you see the difference? This objective is much clearer and more “real” to me. This also makes it much more motivating and actionable.

Take a look at each one of your objectives and make sure it is so clear you can almost reach out and touch it!

This is part of an ongoing discussion on my rules to maximize productivity. To read more see Golden Rules of Productivity.

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How Valuable is Your Time?

Author: Robbie

Aug 16

How Valuable is Your Time?
By Jeremiah Carstarphen

Your time is your most valuable asset in the world…much more valuable than money. People have lost millions of dollars and made it back two times over, but when you lose time you can never get it back. These are my 5 keys to making the most of your time here on earth.

1. Value your time more than anything else. “Your time is your most valuable asset. Your time is also the least valuable thing to other people. Don’t let people waste your time.”

People will waste your time only if you let them. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people cut you off in the middle of your phone conversation and tell you to hold on. Sometimes I hang up the phone when people do that.

When you have a high value on your own time, other people will start to value your time too.

2. Take time to plan, think, and organize. This is extremely important. When you are always on the go, you will find that your time is always on the go too.

Having a simple to do list can make an extremely busy person much more product. If you take the time to plan out your daily activities, you can ensure that your primary daily actions are bringing you closer to your goals. You will also avoid the trap of becoming so busy being busy that you fail to be productive.

3. Realize what is important. Society sometimes causes the masses to put an emphasis on the things that are not important in the big scheme of things. Always ask yourself if the thing that is taking all of your time will be worth it 5 years from now.

4. Set goals. This is a no-brainer. If you shoot for nothing you will get nothing every single time. A person without goals is doomed to succumb to the whims of society, like a leaf in the wind.

When you set goals and focus intently on your goals you will begin to attract the things in this world that will help you to create the life you want.

5. Take action consistently towards your goals. Do something everyday towards your goals. It does not matter if you can only do a little bit every day. Just do something!

Being consistent is more important than doing a lot, because it is the habit of taking the right actions that you want to develop.

Much Success,

Jeremiah Carstarphen
The Cartoon Coach

Get better, do better, and be better! Visit the Cartoon Coach’s Success Blog at http://jeremiahcarstarphen.com/successblog