Welcome to the SMART goals series!
Today is S for specific. Let's stick with our BIG GOAL as running at the NFR. So our smaller year goal is to fill our WPRA permit by earning $1000 at WPRA approved rodeos or events.
While this goal is not the BIG GOAL is it working towards getting us there. If we only focus on the big goal and don't set these smaller very specific goals that's when I find people get off track. It is easy to feel like we aren't making progress on the goals if we have this one semi specific goal with no real timeline.
This goal is very specific, and you can make even more specific focused goals that all lead to ultimately achieving the BIG goal.
The goal of earning $1000 to fill the WPRA permit within one rodeo season is specific with an amount as well as limiting to WPRA approved events.
Essentially we need to be able to pinpoint EXACTLY what the goal is in order for it to be specific. While this may sound easy, it can sometimes be difficult if we focus too much on our BIG goal rather than breaking it down to smaller parts.
If our specific goal was "going to the NFR", it would be more difficult to measure the smaller progress. Especially as we are just starting out.
Examples of Specific Goals
- I want to qualify for the Rookie Round Up during my rookie year.
- I want to qualify to the final round at X rodeo this year.
- I want to be in the top 5 at X rodeo this year.
- I want to be in the top 20 of the derby at the Pink Buckle this year.
Tomorrow we go in depth with the measurable aspect of SMART goals.
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