What we'll cover

• What are Goals
• Goal Writing Systems
• Developing Effective/Career Goals
• Achieving Your Goals

What are Goals

Goals are not defined by others

Goals are not a checklist

Goals are not pass/fail

Goals are how we prevent stagnation

Goals are how we grow and improve ourselves

Goals are how we learn what is important

Goal Systems

S.M.A.R.T Goals

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Timely

S.M.A.R.T Goals do not mean small goals

S.M.A.R.T Goals can be broken down into steps

By March 24rd 2017, I am going to have practiced my goals presentation 4 times, so that I can present it at HackBeanpot with confidence.

By March 26th I am going to build a swear auto-correct chrome plugin, so that I gain a better understanding of javascript

By the September of 2017 I am going to have an established nightly study hour, so that I improve my study habits for Fall semester.

Writing a S.M.A.R.T Goal

By [ Date ] I am going to [ specific acomplishment ] so that [ desired outcome ].

D.U.M.B Goals

• Dream guided
• Uplifting
• Method Friendly
• Behavior driven

D.U.M.B Goals to not have to be accomplishable.

D.U.M.B Goals define where we want to go

I will build the next Snapchat.

I will graduate at the top of my class.

Writing a D.U.M.B Goal

I will [ action/result ]

Developing Effective Goals

Step 1: Develop a D.U.M.B Goal

What is the single biggest thing you can imagine that will grow your career or change your life?

My D.U.M.B Goal

I will be an established global voice and leader in the Drupal and larger PHP community.

Step 2: Break D.U.M.B goal into S.M.A.R.T Goals

What steps are between you and reaching your goal?

Step 3: Orient with everyday life

Personal

By August 2017 I am going to produce and publish 26 podcast episodes on non-technical subjects, as a way to improve my conversation and speaking abilities.

Career

By May 2017 I am going to develop, write and submit an article to the Drupal Watchdog magazine, as a way to improve my writing abilities and outlet to get my name into publication.

Achieving Your Goals

Tell someone else

Do a little bit everyday

Redefine "Failure"

Review

• Goals are how you achieve personal growth
• Reach for the stars with a D.U.M.B goal
• S.M.A.R.T goals are the steps you take
• Take ownership of your goals

Resources

bit.ly/HackBeanGoals
This Presentation

bit.ly/DUMBgoals
How NOT to Set Goals by Brendon Burchard

bit.ly/TakePeople
Taking People With You by David Novak

developingup.com/1
Episode #1: Goals