A different drum | The goal

Got goals?

Setting goals—whether professional or personal—makes you focus on the “big picture.” For a goal to be achievable, however, it must be narrowed and restated as a clear desired outcome. By doing this, a goal is translated into an objective—a precise, tangible and, most importantly, measurable action. For example: learning to play a musical instrument is a goal, learning to play “Stairway to Heaven” on the guitar is an objective. Goals are like maps—they represent a large area. They motivate by creating the possibility of place. But it’s up to you to decide exactly where you’re going.

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