We've talked about vision, mission and goals #TBT

Today's blog post was originally published six years ago:

We've talked about vision, mission and goals. Today w're going to talk about objectives, and more specifically about SMART objectives.

An objective is a more detailed form of a goal.

We had an example of a goal on Monday of "A trip to Europe in June of next year is his goal".

So, how can we make this more specific? How about he will go to Spain, Portugal and Italy for 3 weeks beginning on June 1st.

How can it be measured? How about he needs to save $5,000 by the beginning of May? Or he must purchase his tickets 6 months before the trip?

Is it achievable? Is it possible for him to save the money needed? It may not be achievable if he's terrified of flying

How about relevant? Or sometimes also shown as realistic. Is this something that he really wants to do? Or is it part of a larger goal? This could be a business trip or a major family vacation.

Time bound. We have a couple of examples of that above.

So, he will go to Spain, Portugal and Italy for 3 weeks beginning on June 1st. He will purchase the tickets by January 1st. This is a family trip that he and his wife had been looking forward to for years. They will be bringing their kids.

I didn't link to the previous blog post in the original version of this blog post, but here it is now!

Interesting days

Today - World Octopus Day, International Podiatry Day, Pierogi Day, Sight Day and American Touch Tag Day

Tomorrow - Egg Day, Scrubs Day, Vet Nurse Day, Beer and Pizza Day, Curious Events Day, Fire Prevention Day,  Moldy Cheese Day and World Post Day

Month long celebrations:

Sep 15 - Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Next Thursday - Get Smart About Credit Day, World Students’ Day, Chicken Cacciatore Day, Conflict Resolution Day, White Cane Safety Day and Global Handwashing Day

Month long celebrations:

Sep 15 - Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

November 8 - Tongue Twister Day, World Quality Day, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day, X-Ray Day, Harvey Wallbanger Day and Cappuccino Day

Week long celebrations:

Nov 1 - Nov 8: Marzipan Week