How to achieve every goal

Episode 18 of the Tiny Course Empire Podcast podcast, hosted by Cindy Bidar, titled "How to achieve every goal" was published on December 2, 2021.

December 2, 2021 · Tiny Course Empire Podcast

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Summary

It’s that time of year again. A brand new, shiny calendar is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to set some goals. THIS is the year you’ll finally lose weight, get fit, start a blog, write a book, launch a YouTube channel, organize your house, quit your job, learn to knit… All. The. Things. Sound familiar? There’s just one problem. Setting goals is easy. Achieving them requires an entirely different skill set. In this episode of the Tiny Course Empire Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to achieve every goal you set. Whether you want to launch an empire or organize your photos, there’s a formula to follow. So come on along, and let’s get goaling! Prefer a transcript? I gotcha covered right here! What you’ll learn in this episode: The one element of SMART that you must get clear on if you want to actually achieve your goals. Two must-have pieces that make up every successful achievement. The real reason to write down your goals and keep them handy. How to avoid setting yourself up for failure. Why tracking your progress sucks sometimes, and why you should do it anyway. Resources mentioned: SMART goals: What they are and where they came from, courtesy of Wikipedia. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: James Clear’s popular book about, well, habits. Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything: Not mentioned in the episode, but this book by BJ Fogg is filled with practical tips on creating and sticking to new habits. Habit tracking in chart form: Some days I find my weight tracker inspiring. Some days, not so much. But the habit of doing it definitely helps to keep my goals front of mind. Goal achieving worksheet: Brainstorm ideas, create projects and tasks, and track the whole process from start to ultimate completion.

Episode Description

It’s that time of year again. A brand new, shiny calendar is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to set some goals.

THIS is the year you’ll finally lose weight, get fit, start a blog, write a book, launch a YouTube channel, organize your house, quit your job, learn to knit…

All. The. Things.

Sound familiar? There’s just one problem.

Setting goals is easy. Achieving them requires an entirely different skill set.

In this episode of the Tiny Course Empire Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to achieve every goal you set. Whether you want to launch an empire or organize your photos, there’s a formula to follow.

So come on along, and let’s get goaling!

Prefer a transcript? I gotcha covered right here!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The one element of SMART that you must get clear on if you want to actually achieve your goals.
Two must-have pieces that make up every successful achievement.
The real reason to write down your goals and keep them handy.
How to avoid setting yourself up for failure.
Why tracking your progress sucks sometimes, and why you should do it anyway.

Resources mentioned:

SMART goals: What they are and where they came from, courtesy of Wikipedia.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: James Clear’s popular book about, well, habits.
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything: Not mentioned in the episode, but this book by BJ Fogg is filled with practical tips on creating and sticking to new habits.
Habit tracking in chart form: Some days I find my weight tracker inspiring. Some days, not so much. But the habit of doing it definitely helps to keep my goals front of mind.
Goal achieving worksheet: Brainstorm ideas, create projects and tasks, and track the whole process from start to ultimate completion.