Episode 6: Goal Setting to Help You Pass the Architect Registration Exam [Podcast]

Goal setting is very important for those of us who want to accomplish great things. It’s a great time to set your goals to help you become a Licensed Architect in 2014. And we’re here to help you achieve your goals! In this episode, Eric and I discuss how setting goals can help you become a Licensed Architect in 2014. Listen to the Audio Click to Watch Show Notes Distinguishing Between Goals and Practices/Habits Goals are milestones that you choose to achieve a desired result. Practices and habits are the tools you develop to achieve those goals A goal would be passing the CDS. A habit would be the study plan you create to help you pass CDS. Don’t get overwhelmed by too many goals Select 5-10 Goals at the beginning of the year. Becoming a Licensed Architect can be the Primary Goal Passing each Division of the ARE can be the Secondary Goals that when achieved move you closer to achieving the Primary Goal of becoming a Licensed Architect Prioritizing Goals Once you have your list of goals, be sure to put them in order of importance as not all goals will be weighted equally or applicable in the very short term High Achievers Often don’t reach all their goals in any give year If I set 10 goals and only achieve 5 by the year’s end, that is still 5 goals achieved. If I didn’t set the goals, I may not have achieved any of them Reviewing and Adjusting Goals Goals are a living document and should be reviewed periodically. Some goals may no longer apply to your situation Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Set goals that push you outside of your comfort zone, i.e. scheduling yourself to take the CDS exam in 1 month even though you haven’t started studying. Establishing Momentum Creating the Goal is easy Set easy habits and practices at the beginning of the study process to build momentum such as starting to listen to the audio companion, passive interaction Setting a Deadline Begin with the end in mind – selecting the exam date before you start studying Deadlines motivate Deadline should be specific, i.e May 28 is more specific than last week in May. Should Goals Be Public or Private No need to tell everyone Tell people close to you, who will be supportive of you No reason to share with people who won’t be supportive Maintaining Focus Chinese Proverb – “A man who chases two rabbits, catches none” Keep your eye on the Goal, the final outcome Ask yourself “why is this goal important?” Ask yourself “what is at stake?” Dealing With Fear What if I don’t reach my goal? We think we are the only ones struggling Fear is just an emotion Courage is moving forward in spite of fear Remy’s snowboarding story about overcoming fear Reviewing and Assessing Your Goals Set aside time each month to review and assess your progress on your goals. High achievers often don’t like to do this Celebrate Achieving Your Goals Acknowledge achieving your goal by going to a nice dinner, day at the spa or some other special way to celebrate Please Subscribe Receive automatic updates when you subscribe below! Please rate us on iTunes! If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. It would really help us spread the word about the ARE Podcast. Thanks!