Achieving goals
Settings goals
Yes, I'm sure we all know the theory - especially the well known SMART acronym:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound
But setting our goals in order to bring our visions alive is just the start of, what can be, a lengthy process of strategising, action planning, reviewing and refining. In principle this is all good stuff and all well documented in any book or article written about time management or project management. There is nothing better than having a good plan. As the old saying goes - 'when all else fails, you can always fall back on the plan'.
The trouble is; following through on a plan can take an enormous amount of time and energy - to say nothing of resources. This is often where we can fall down in achieving our goals - we can become distracted, disillusioned, lose our focus and lose sight of the big picture or vision we originally set out to achieve.
In terms of achieving our goals we need to turn theory into a highly practical experience laced with a variety of human traits such as single mindedness, tenacity, concentration and having the spirit and the will to succeed. I saw all of this in spade loads recently when our daughter Tamara - aged 10 years - decided she would like to experience what it would be like to be a fashion designer.
She set her dream in place and followed through with simple goals and objectives and a structured plan - but most of all she set out with great determination.
And so it was that after many drawings and sketches, visits to fabric shops, asking for advice on sewing and such matters that she finally; this weekend; presented her first creation to the fashion world - Versace and Coco Chanel should be afraid; very afraid!
In achieving her ambition to design and produce her first dress I saw Tamara immerse herself in her project with a clear set of goals and a single minded determination to stick to her process, problem solve all the issues that arose and keep going until she was entirely satisfied with the results of her extensive labours.
I have certainly learned a few lessons about focus and concentration from watching Tamara over the last week or so.
I am looking forward to seeing more of her creations and picking up more tips about establishing a vision, setting goals and achieving the plan.
Well done Tamara and we all look forward to the forthcoming Tamara Alice Collection.
Charles Jack
(aka Proud Dad)
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