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How Goals can get you further...
Some excellent advice from financial expert
and author, Paul W. Lermitte.
The Secret to Success
The start of a New Year often coincides with thoughts about
things you want to do or change in the coming months. In financial planning
this is also true-and goal setting is a practical part of the process.
Did you know that most people who set goals on a regular basis usually
achieve those goals sooner than they planned? I believe that
goal setting provides a powerful framework for young people because
they can dream "Big" dreams and break those dreams down into
small manageable steps.
A great way to start this process is by thinking about what youwant
to do or achieve in your life. Write down some ideas on paper (or download
The Big Dreams
Formula skillsheet here on the website). Then write down what you
can do to help achieve that goal three years from now, one year from
now, and one month from now.
For example, suppose your lifetime goal is to go to university after
you graduate. If you are 14 years old, your 3-year goals might
be to graduate with honours from high school, and to apply for scholarships
at your local university. A one-year goal could be to do some
investigation on some possible areas of study (perhaps science interests
you, or psychology, or P.E.). A one-month goal might be to study
your social studies notes so that you can pass the course! Get the idea?
So grab a paper and pen and write down those dreams! And if you want,
cut out some pictures related to those dreams and make a collage or
time-line that can help you visualize your goals. Hang it up somewhere
that you will see it regularly, and then go for it!!!
Want to download forms that help you get control of your
money? Click
here.
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