• goal audit

    5 Steps to Doing a Goal Audit Without an Existential Crisis

    Over the weekend, I found a crumpled note at the back of my desk drawer that said: “Revamp workout routine!” No date, no context… just vibes. And honestly? It could’ve been from last week… or a year ago. That little discovery made me cringe. Then, realize it might be time for a goal audit. It reminded me how easy it is to set goals (or even just loosely think about them), but never really circle back to ask if they’re working… or if we even still want them on our list. So I paused. I pulled out all the goals I’d set earlier this year and asked: What’s still relevant?…

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    3 Easy SMART Goal Hacks to Make Goals Actually Stick

    I’ve set hundreds of SMART goals in my life. I’ve even set a bunch of DUMB goals, dozens of backward goals, a handful of FAST goals, and even a few BHAGs. Heck, I’ve even written dozens of articles (and an ebook!) all about goal setting. So, I guess you can say I’ve done a lot of research into what makes a goal one that is actually achievable. But don’t worry, this isn’t yet another how-to guide for setting goals. This is a realistic look at why some goals stick, and others don’t… even if they follow all the “right” rules.  Really Quick Review: What’s a SMART Goal? I know. I…