NOTE TAKING GUIDE KEY
Topic # 6305A
GOAL SETTING
Kara Butters
What is a goal?
A goal is an end toward which effort is directed.
Reasons for having goals:
1. Provide a target
2. Provide a destination
3. Provide purpose and meaning
4. Focuses energy toward productivity
5. Turns activities into accomplishments
6. Help gain success, self-concept and evaluation
Set goals that:
1. Agree with values
2. Develop desire
3. Develop belief
4. Set goals in talent area
5. Set realistic goals
6. Determine your major purpose in life
7. Choose appropriate goals
8. Goals should have balance
a. Family and personal
b. Physical and health
c. Mental and intellectual
d. Study and personal development
e. Career
f. Financial and material
g. Spiritual
9. Identify benefits from reaching each goal
10. Analyze where you begin
11. Set a specific goal
12. Review goals often
13. Set big goals
14. Work toward goals daily
Types of Goals:
1. Long-term
2. Short-term
3. Personal
4. Career
5. FFA
6. Education