...at least according to one website.
If you are looking for a good book to keep you interested in the business sector, you might want to check out this list.
http://blogs.bnet.com/ceo/?p=1705&tag=nl.rSINGLE
Some of the books included are:
Built to Last – Jim Collins and Jerry Porras
Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman
One Minute Manager – Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer Johnson
The Great Crash 1929 – J.K. Galbraith
When Giants Learn to Dance – Rosabeth Moss Kanter
If you do get to read some of these, you'll have to let us know what you think.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
#1 Globally Savvy or Internationally Challenged?
by Jennifer Kushell, co-founder YSN.com
This past year, YSN decided to get a closer look at SIFE students around the globe to better understand the next generation of young people launching their careers. In case you haven’t heard, you’re not alone: Over the next 10 years, over 1 billion young people will enter the workforce. Think of them as your peers, or even as your competition, but either way, it’s time to ask yourself if you’re ready. Are you globally savvy or internationally challenged? Are you ready to join the new world order?
The Global Career Mindset Study was the first of its kind, surveying students from 50 countries. The most compelling finding? 55% of students are looking abroad to launch their careers. Only 20% were planning on looking for work locally. What’s more, they’re skilled, they’re ambitious, they’re hungry for new opportunities to show the world what they can do, and they’re savvy — about politics, geography, world affairs, culture, and the business skills that the top employers are looking for in young talent.
Between the recent economic turmoil and the workforce crisis, finding and keeping great jobs is going to require a lot more of you.
My best advice: Think like an economist, act like an entrepreneur and set your sights globally.
It’s time to expect more from yourself if you want to give yourself every possible advantage as you launch your career. The rules are changing fast, and it’s not enough to keep up with them — because they’re being re-written as you read this.
This past year, YSN decided to get a closer look at SIFE students around the globe to better understand the next generation of young people launching their careers. In case you haven’t heard, you’re not alone: Over the next 10 years, over 1 billion young people will enter the workforce. Think of them as your peers, or even as your competition, but either way, it’s time to ask yourself if you’re ready. Are you globally savvy or internationally challenged? Are you ready to join the new world order?
The Global Career Mindset Study was the first of its kind, surveying students from 50 countries. The most compelling finding? 55% of students are looking abroad to launch their careers. Only 20% were planning on looking for work locally. What’s more, they’re skilled, they’re ambitious, they’re hungry for new opportunities to show the world what they can do, and they’re savvy — about politics, geography, world affairs, culture, and the business skills that the top employers are looking for in young talent.
Between the recent economic turmoil and the workforce crisis, finding and keeping great jobs is going to require a lot more of you.
My best advice: Think like an economist, act like an entrepreneur and set your sights globally.
It’s time to expect more from yourself if you want to give yourself every possible advantage as you launch your career. The rules are changing fast, and it’s not enough to keep up with them — because they’re being re-written as you read this.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Do All Entrepreneurs Want to Make Money?
As VP of the Entrepreneurial Impact branch of AU's SIFE, I have met many entrepreneurs with some really unique ideas about how to make a living. Their ideas run from selling coupons to solving complex political and social issues such as drug abuse. However, one unique company that SIFE Consulting Services has worked with this year is Global Student Solutions (GSS) affiliated with the Anderson Business Incubator. Scott Martin, the president and founder of GSS seeks not primarily to make money, but to help students from abroad who plan to study in the United States for college. Scott's passion for students, mixed with his international experience, birthed the idea that he can help international students all around the country through technology to provide support for those students as they encounter a new cultural and academic experience.
When Consulting manager Nathaniel Boggs and his team began their project with GSS in late September, Scott was just starting to make his dream a reality. With the help of the Consulting team, Scott has begun to set up an accounting system and research opportunities for funding his venture. Although helping students in Scott's first priority, SIFE students have been able to help him get the financial side of his organization in order. Our students have learned that nonprofit organizations must be financially successful so that they may be successful in fulfilling their purpose. For more information about GSS and Scott Martin, the founder, visit Global Student Solutions' website here.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Mulunda Miaka Orphanage Accounting
The SIFE Give a Chicken Campaign has been a great success, and is directly benefiting Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia, Africa (www.mmorphanage.org). Over Christmas break I met with an accountant, Jeremy, who was traveling to Zambia with his wife, a doctor who was to work at Mukinge Hospital, located near Mulunda Miaka Orphanage. Jeremy was concerned that he would not have much to do for their month long stay, but I quickly assured him this would not be the case. Though Mulunda Miaka Orphanage has been in development for several years, a solid accounting system has not been put in place. Jeremy is meeting this need, training Pam, the founder, as well as several board members, in how to effectively use QuickBooks to keep track of their financial records. Jeremy is also implementing a double back up system to ensure that if one computer fails, the financial data will still be safe. Thanks to Jeremy's work, Mulunda Miaka Orphanage has taken another step towards long term sustainability.
-Chad Schubert
Vice President of SIFE Global Impact
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
#2 Your Industry, Your Playground
by Jennifer Kushell, co-founder YSN.com
Early in my career, after I'd helped my first few hundred people discover new career paths, businesses and organizations to launch into, I found myself wondering why different industries fascinated me so much. It didn't matter whether the topic was entertainment, finance, apparel, aerospace, publishing, technology, food service, fitness or stranger stuff like neutraceuticals, biofuels or nanotechnology! Every industry was a totally different world that had different experts, jobs, media, events, publications, education centers, trends, definitions of success, terminology and even dress codes! And every single one was packed with opportunities as limitless as your imagination.
As if all that wasn't intriguing enough, there were endless ways you could find or invent opportunities in any combination of industries. For example, take animals. With a traditional eye, you'd probably think your career options might include pet stores, veterinary medicine, breading and boarding. But cross a love of animals with all the other ways you could serve them and their owners and you get clothing for pets (apparel), gourmet pet bakeries (food service), organic health supplements (neutraceuticals), magazines and books (publishing), animal tracking devices (technology), and so on. With a little creativity you could have a field day coming up with ways to play in this world.
Then one day, my good friend Bob Cohen from the Harvard Office of Career Services explained to me the difference between "function" and "industry." Simply put, function is what you do, industry is where you do it. Your industry, he explained, is your playground. It's the world where you can have the most fun doing what you do best.
I realized right then that one of the biggest things holding people back from loving what they do is not knowing what industries they should (or should I say want to) be in. And the simplest way to figure this out, if it isn’t already obvious, is to get someone to think about what they love doing. If you love playing video games, consider working in the video game industry. If you love music, there’s a whole other industry to play in. What you do in that industry is a question of function. You can be a writer in any industry, right? You can be doctor in any industry. An accountant. A teacher. A marketer. A salesman. The world really is like one big candy store of options and opportunities! You just need to find your industry…then dive in.
Once you’ve identified your playground, it’s just a matter of getting yourself into the middle of all the action. Join the trade associations, subscribe to the blogs and newsletters, buy the top magazines, attend the conferences and events, follow the hottest experts and stay on top of the trends. For more information on how to Master Your Universe, check out the 10-minute podcast from our NY Times Bestseller, Secrets of the Young & Successful.
Think of your industry as your playground and this powerful secret of the young & successful will cause a paradigm shift that can instantly turn your career exploration into an adventure.
Early in my career, after I'd helped my first few hundred people discover new career paths, businesses and organizations to launch into, I found myself wondering why different industries fascinated me so much. It didn't matter whether the topic was entertainment, finance, apparel, aerospace, publishing, technology, food service, fitness or stranger stuff like neutraceuticals, biofuels or nanotechnology! Every industry was a totally different world that had different experts, jobs, media, events, publications, education centers, trends, definitions of success, terminology and even dress codes! And every single one was packed with opportunities as limitless as your imagination.
As if all that wasn't intriguing enough, there were endless ways you could find or invent opportunities in any combination of industries. For example, take animals. With a traditional eye, you'd probably think your career options might include pet stores, veterinary medicine, breading and boarding. But cross a love of animals with all the other ways you could serve them and their owners and you get clothing for pets (apparel), gourmet pet bakeries (food service), organic health supplements (neutraceuticals), magazines and books (publishing), animal tracking devices (technology), and so on. With a little creativity you could have a field day coming up with ways to play in this world.
Then one day, my good friend Bob Cohen from the Harvard Office of Career Services explained to me the difference between "function" and "industry." Simply put, function is what you do, industry is where you do it. Your industry, he explained, is your playground. It's the world where you can have the most fun doing what you do best.
I realized right then that one of the biggest things holding people back from loving what they do is not knowing what industries they should (or should I say want to) be in. And the simplest way to figure this out, if it isn’t already obvious, is to get someone to think about what they love doing. If you love playing video games, consider working in the video game industry. If you love music, there’s a whole other industry to play in. What you do in that industry is a question of function. You can be a writer in any industry, right? You can be doctor in any industry. An accountant. A teacher. A marketer. A salesman. The world really is like one big candy store of options and opportunities! You just need to find your industry…then dive in.
Once you’ve identified your playground, it’s just a matter of getting yourself into the middle of all the action. Join the trade associations, subscribe to the blogs and newsletters, buy the top magazines, attend the conferences and events, follow the hottest experts and stay on top of the trends. For more information on how to Master Your Universe, check out the 10-minute podcast from our NY Times Bestseller, Secrets of the Young & Successful.
Think of your industry as your playground and this powerful secret of the young & successful will cause a paradigm shift that can instantly turn your career exploration into an adventure.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
#3 Google Yourself!
by Jennifer Kushell, co-founder YSN.com
Let’s face it, we’ve all done things we’d prefer to keep private — from embarrassing 6th grade photos of your “awkward stage,” to that crazy weekend that really should NOT be documented, but instead go to the grave with you and your best friend.
The Internet offers many amazing opportunities, but the reality is, it can also take them away from us.
Have you ever tried to google yourself? You should! It’s not just a vanity thing either. Today, investigating yourself online is what we like to call an ONLINE AUDIT.
Think about this: You’re in the process of just launching or building your career. Maybe you’re in your own business, or the officer of an organization. Maybe you’re in the midst of pitching yourself as an applicant against a sea of others eager for the same opportunity. When you’re looking to learn more about someone, you look for them online, right? Well, so do most other people!
What do others find when they search for you?
NOTHING
If I go to google someone and nothing comes up, my first thought is “haven’t they done anything notable in their lives?" At the very least, I expect to see sports photos, or school photos, or an online profile (business or social) that says they’re engaged in the outside world. If they’ve reached a certain level of success, I assume I’ll find a bio, a web site, or something that acknowledges their career, their journey so far. Finding nothing doesn’t even really say NOTHING. In some instances, it actually says a lot.
STRICTLY SOCIAL
If someone is only visible via social sites and party recaps, you’d better bet I’m going to look a lot more closely for any signs of what they do on the professional side. Who knows what I’ll come across then!
SCARY STUFF
I don’t think we need to go into too much detail here, but anything that could possibly be construed as inappropriate, rude, mean, indecent, incriminating, or in poor taste can become a big problem for you. It’s not just your friends who can see this stuff (unless you’re profiles are set on private – but that’s no guarantee either.) People lose important opportunities and potential relationships every day because of what people find. If you’re not sure how others may interpret something about you, share it with some close friends to get their impression. Then pull it down, or beg your friend to remove anything questionable. Write to companies that post information on you that’s too personal or erroneous. Clear the record, and make a real effort to clean up your image online.
In every one of these instances what’s missing is your PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY. Who are you and what have you accomplished? What are you aspiring to do with your life? What do you really want recruiters, your employer, colleagues, educators, mentors, big contacts, and even your family to know abut you? This is the information that people really should find about you.
Let’s face it, we’ve all done things we’d prefer to keep private — from embarrassing 6th grade photos of your “awkward stage,” to that crazy weekend that really should NOT be documented, but instead go to the grave with you and your best friend.
The Internet offers many amazing opportunities, but the reality is, it can also take them away from us.
Have you ever tried to google yourself? You should! It’s not just a vanity thing either. Today, investigating yourself online is what we like to call an ONLINE AUDIT.
Think about this: You’re in the process of just launching or building your career. Maybe you’re in your own business, or the officer of an organization. Maybe you’re in the midst of pitching yourself as an applicant against a sea of others eager for the same opportunity. When you’re looking to learn more about someone, you look for them online, right? Well, so do most other people!
What do others find when they search for you?
NOTHING
If I go to google someone and nothing comes up, my first thought is “haven’t they done anything notable in their lives?" At the very least, I expect to see sports photos, or school photos, or an online profile (business or social) that says they’re engaged in the outside world. If they’ve reached a certain level of success, I assume I’ll find a bio, a web site, or something that acknowledges their career, their journey so far. Finding nothing doesn’t even really say NOTHING. In some instances, it actually says a lot.
STRICTLY SOCIAL
If someone is only visible via social sites and party recaps, you’d better bet I’m going to look a lot more closely for any signs of what they do on the professional side. Who knows what I’ll come across then!
SCARY STUFF
I don’t think we need to go into too much detail here, but anything that could possibly be construed as inappropriate, rude, mean, indecent, incriminating, or in poor taste can become a big problem for you. It’s not just your friends who can see this stuff (unless you’re profiles are set on private – but that’s no guarantee either.) People lose important opportunities and potential relationships every day because of what people find. If you’re not sure how others may interpret something about you, share it with some close friends to get their impression. Then pull it down, or beg your friend to remove anything questionable. Write to companies that post information on you that’s too personal or erroneous. Clear the record, and make a real effort to clean up your image online.
In every one of these instances what’s missing is your PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY. Who are you and what have you accomplished? What are you aspiring to do with your life? What do you really want recruiters, your employer, colleagues, educators, mentors, big contacts, and even your family to know abut you? This is the information that people really should find about you.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
#4 Get Your Priorities Straight
by Jennifer Kushell, co-founder YSN.com
“Get your priorities straight!” is typically a comment or barb that comes hurling towards you in the heat/fog of bad judgment; but at YSN we rarely hear it talked about as a tool to empower you, make you happier…and of course, make you more successful. If you really think about it, having a clear sense of YOUR priorities, at any point in your life, is critical to making the right choices to keep you on the right path for YOU.
Think of your priorities as your own personal decision-making filter. Any time you have a decision to make that involves allocating your time, money or energy — from where to spend the weekend to how to spend the next few years of your life — run the idea through this PRIORITY FILTER.
Take the next 3 minutes and a pick out your top 5 priorities from the list below.
ACHIEVEMENT (sense of accomplishment)
ADVANCEMENT (promotions)
ADVENTURE (new and challenging experiences)
AFFECTION (love, caring)
COMPETITIVENESS (winning, taking risks)
COOPERATION (working well with others)
CREATIVITY (being imaginative, innovative)
ECONOMIC SECURITY (financial stability, independence)
FAME (being famous, well-known)
FREEDOM (autonomy, independence)
FRIENDSHIP (close relations with others)
INTEGRITY (honesty, standing up for one’s beliefs)
INVOLVEMENT (participating, belonging)
LOCATION (city/country, near family/friends)
LOYALTY (duty, respect, obedience)
ORDER (tranquility, stability, conformity)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (use of potential)
PLEASURE (fun, laughs, leisurely lifestyle)
POWER (control, authority, influence over others)
PRESTIGE (reputation, image, status)
RECOGNITION (acknowledgement of worth)
RESPONSIBILITY (accountable for results)
SELF-RESPECT (personal pride, identity)
VARIETY (diversity of projects, newness)
WEALTH (making money, getting rich)
Now you’ve got your own PRIORITY FILTER. Keep the list in your wallet, on your wall, in your desk…wherever you can see it often and refer to it quickly. But first, take it for a spin. Test it out on your current job. Or if you’re a student, test your current life against it. It should tell you a lot!
“Get your priorities straight!” is typically a comment or barb that comes hurling towards you in the heat/fog of bad judgment; but at YSN we rarely hear it talked about as a tool to empower you, make you happier…and of course, make you more successful. If you really think about it, having a clear sense of YOUR priorities, at any point in your life, is critical to making the right choices to keep you on the right path for YOU.
Think of your priorities as your own personal decision-making filter. Any time you have a decision to make that involves allocating your time, money or energy — from where to spend the weekend to how to spend the next few years of your life — run the idea through this PRIORITY FILTER.
Take the next 3 minutes and a pick out your top 5 priorities from the list below.
ACHIEVEMENT (sense of accomplishment)
ADVANCEMENT (promotions)
ADVENTURE (new and challenging experiences)
AFFECTION (love, caring)
COMPETITIVENESS (winning, taking risks)
COOPERATION (working well with others)
CREATIVITY (being imaginative, innovative)
ECONOMIC SECURITY (financial stability, independence)
FAME (being famous, well-known)
FREEDOM (autonomy, independence)
FRIENDSHIP (close relations with others)
INTEGRITY (honesty, standing up for one’s beliefs)
INVOLVEMENT (participating, belonging)
LOCATION (city/country, near family/friends)
LOYALTY (duty, respect, obedience)
ORDER (tranquility, stability, conformity)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (use of potential)
PLEASURE (fun, laughs, leisurely lifestyle)
POWER (control, authority, influence over others)
PRESTIGE (reputation, image, status)
RECOGNITION (acknowledgement of worth)
RESPONSIBILITY (accountable for results)
SELF-RESPECT (personal pride, identity)
VARIETY (diversity of projects, newness)
WEALTH (making money, getting rich)
Now you’ve got your own PRIORITY FILTER. Keep the list in your wallet, on your wall, in your desk…wherever you can see it often and refer to it quickly. But first, take it for a spin. Test it out on your current job. Or if you’re a student, test your current life against it. It should tell you a lot!
Monday, January 5, 2009
400 Chicken Goal Reached!
December 22, 2008
Anderson University SIFE’s global impact project and key project for market economic, Give A Chicken, has reached its 400 chicken goal four months ahead of its original, seven month timeframe. Under the direction of Ambrosia Davidson, project manager, and Chad Schubert, Vice President for Global Impact, the Give A Chicken project is designed to provide financial sustainability for the Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia, Africa.
A goal launched in September 2008 and set to run through March 2009, has recently received a $1200 donation from Purdue University’s Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) program (through a partnership with their SIFE team), under the supervision of Dr. Scott R. Homan.
The Applied Leadership course, OLS 274, is an introduction to applied leadership in the context of organizational functions, structures, and operations. The course intends to teach professional habits of mind that are critical for all organizational leaders such as a daily consumption of global business news. In a salesmanship exercise, 600 students had the opportunity to go out and sell the idea of sponsoring a chicken or portion of a chicken on the behalf of Give A Chicken. Through their hands-on promotion of the orphanage and the Give A Chicken project, students raised $1200 toward the Give A Chicken project.
This $1200 donation is in addition to a $450 donation raised by the IU Kokomo SIFE team on a two-day fundraiser earlier in the semester, and the donations of over 50 people during the first four months of the project.
In light of the early success of the project, the SIFE team has decided to expand the goals of the Give A Chicken project. What started as providing the two full batches of broiler chickens will look to provide chicken houses and layer chickens in 2009. Further details will be unveiled in mid-January of what specific goals and opportunities will be available for donors to assist the Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia, Africa.
Please visit www.giveAchicken.com for more details and for donation opportunities.
Anderson University SIFE’s global impact project and key project for market economic, Give A Chicken, has reached its 400 chicken goal four months ahead of its original, seven month timeframe. Under the direction of Ambrosia Davidson, project manager, and Chad Schubert, Vice President for Global Impact, the Give A Chicken project is designed to provide financial sustainability for the Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia, Africa.
A goal launched in September 2008 and set to run through March 2009, has recently received a $1200 donation from Purdue University’s Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) program (through a partnership with their SIFE team), under the supervision of Dr. Scott R. Homan.
The Applied Leadership course, OLS 274, is an introduction to applied leadership in the context of organizational functions, structures, and operations. The course intends to teach professional habits of mind that are critical for all organizational leaders such as a daily consumption of global business news. In a salesmanship exercise, 600 students had the opportunity to go out and sell the idea of sponsoring a chicken or portion of a chicken on the behalf of Give A Chicken. Through their hands-on promotion of the orphanage and the Give A Chicken project, students raised $1200 toward the Give A Chicken project.
This $1200 donation is in addition to a $450 donation raised by the IU Kokomo SIFE team on a two-day fundraiser earlier in the semester, and the donations of over 50 people during the first four months of the project.
In light of the early success of the project, the SIFE team has decided to expand the goals of the Give A Chicken project. What started as providing the two full batches of broiler chickens will look to provide chicken houses and layer chickens in 2009. Further details will be unveiled in mid-January of what specific goals and opportunities will be available for donors to assist the Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia, Africa.
Please visit www.giveAchicken.com for more details and for donation opportunities.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Goals. Got Any?
Tip #5: Setting Goals
by Jennifer Kushell, co-founder YSN.com
Before you head out to your New Year’s party or start popping the champagne, make sure you take a little time to contemplate what you hope to accomplish in 2009. Sure, this year hasn’t ended quite as well as any of us had planned, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t give ourselves every possible advantage moving into this next one. And, after all, that’s what YSN is here for – to help you find the success you’ve only dreamed of…without waiting a lifetime!
You’ve heard it before – people who set goals for themselves consistently achieve more than those who don’t. So, let’s be frank, do you have them or don’t you? Vague thoughts and half-baked answers don’t count. Writing down our goals is something we all know will make us more successful…but somehow we don’t always get around to it. Let’s change!
Don’t put it off, start the process now. If this ends up being all you do — hey, it’s something, which is always better than nothing. If you want to take this to the next level - consider using our “GOOD to MASTER Goal Setting Guide” below!
GOOD: List 3-5 Goals
If you could only choose a few things that would make or break your next year, what would they be? What would you like to accomplish beyond all else? Make them as detailed as possible.
BETTER: Now Add Timelines/Deadlines
Attaching deadlines to the things you’d like to accomplish is an even better tactic to achieving what you want in life. Break your goals into the following increments: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years. Keep going if you feel inspired! Include no more than 3-5 goals under each category to keep it manageable.
BEST: Categorize By Topic/Area of Life
None of our lives are one dimensional, so why should our goals be? Your life is complicated, with lots of priorities and demands on your time and energy. If you’re not making the progress you’d like to, or you want to ensure you can optimize your success in every area, then break your goals into your biggest life categories/areas: Work, family, finance, education, health, happiness, social, spiritual, love, etc. Again, focus on adding 3-5 goals to each category that matters to you.
Jedi Masters: 188-Year Plan
Ever consider your 188-year plan? Our friend Curtis Estes does! Seriously! Curtis is the author of Your Life By Design and one of the top financial advisors in the US who counsels some of the most successful people out there on leaving their legacy. He claims that the average person can’t remember their great grandparents’ names…let alone what they did with their lives.
That means in 188 years, most people won’t remember any of us…unless we do something about it. Building a 188-year plan sounds insane at first, but Curtis swears this is the key to building a lasting legacy, and we just love the idea of that! Try it for yourself, or check out Curtis’ plan to see goal setting from a real master.
by Jennifer Kushell, co-founder YSN.com
Before you head out to your New Year’s party or start popping the champagne, make sure you take a little time to contemplate what you hope to accomplish in 2009. Sure, this year hasn’t ended quite as well as any of us had planned, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t give ourselves every possible advantage moving into this next one. And, after all, that’s what YSN is here for – to help you find the success you’ve only dreamed of…without waiting a lifetime!
You’ve heard it before – people who set goals for themselves consistently achieve more than those who don’t. So, let’s be frank, do you have them or don’t you? Vague thoughts and half-baked answers don’t count. Writing down our goals is something we all know will make us more successful…but somehow we don’t always get around to it. Let’s change!
Don’t put it off, start the process now. If this ends up being all you do — hey, it’s something, which is always better than nothing. If you want to take this to the next level - consider using our “GOOD to MASTER Goal Setting Guide” below!
GOOD: List 3-5 Goals
If you could only choose a few things that would make or break your next year, what would they be? What would you like to accomplish beyond all else? Make them as detailed as possible.
BETTER: Now Add Timelines/Deadlines
Attaching deadlines to the things you’d like to accomplish is an even better tactic to achieving what you want in life. Break your goals into the following increments: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years. Keep going if you feel inspired! Include no more than 3-5 goals under each category to keep it manageable.
BEST: Categorize By Topic/Area of Life
None of our lives are one dimensional, so why should our goals be? Your life is complicated, with lots of priorities and demands on your time and energy. If you’re not making the progress you’d like to, or you want to ensure you can optimize your success in every area, then break your goals into your biggest life categories/areas: Work, family, finance, education, health, happiness, social, spiritual, love, etc. Again, focus on adding 3-5 goals to each category that matters to you.
Jedi Masters: 188-Year Plan
Ever consider your 188-year plan? Our friend Curtis Estes does! Seriously! Curtis is the author of Your Life By Design and one of the top financial advisors in the US who counsels some of the most successful people out there on leaving their legacy. He claims that the average person can’t remember their great grandparents’ names…let alone what they did with their lives.
That means in 188 years, most people won’t remember any of us…unless we do something about it. Building a 188-year plan sounds insane at first, but Curtis swears this is the key to building a lasting legacy, and we just love the idea of that! Try it for yourself, or check out Curtis’ plan to see goal setting from a real master.
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