How to Set Goals

MOFA Toastmasters Club took initiatives to organize a forum at their regular meeting from 2015 to involve all participants. Everyone was given time to read and to brainstorm in group about the article assigned by the facilitator in advance.

MOFA forum in January was hosted by Toastmaster Erik Lahdekorpi. He selected the article "How to Set Goals: The Ultimate step-by-step goal setting workshop" by Stefan Pylarinos, Founder of ProjectLifeMastery.com.

At the beginning of the new year, everyone was eager to talk about their SMART years resolutions. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timeline. The more specific the goals can be, the better. The goal is MEASURABLE, as it has a timeline for achieving it. The goal is ATTAINABLE, as it's something that is available to live in. The goal is REALISTIC, as it's not too out there to achieve it. The goal has a TIMELINE to ensure to achieve it. As to managing the smart goals, firstly write them out to review them everyday, on a weekly basis. Change the course of action to reach the destination, if it is necessary. Think about the 100 day challenge.

I represent our group to report our conclusion. In addition to smart goals, we must feel desperate about our goal. When we need to pay panality if we don't achieve our goals. Chances are, we are more likely to achieve goals. I use life insurance deposit, for example.

After the MOFA forum, Erik and I stayed at MOFA Cafe' for two hours to continue our talk about SMART goals. Erik gave me NT$1,000 to write down his goals before we meet in two weeks.