The Importance of Goal Setting

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”- Tony Robbins

The importance of goal setting can easily get lost in the business of daily life. Tenants, landlords investors, we all have one thing in common; we only get 24 hours in a day. 

However, I think that time plays nasty tricks on us during the holidays. 

The hours vanish seem to faster than they come. This end of the year crisis often makes me fear that if I slow down to catch my breath, I might get stuck in yesterday

If you find yourself asking how can I avoid stumbling into another new year exhausted, overwhelmed and late, perhaps it’s a good time to slow down to consider the importance of goal setting.

Goals are more than just an idea or vision of what you hope for. Goal setting requires detailed planning. To succeed at reaching your goal you need a map. Break down the steps you need to take so you can take one at a time. When one task is complete you already have planned the next one.

S.M.A.R.T  is a great pattern for goal setting:

Specific- Vague goals may not get you where you want to go. You want to make more money, but how much? You want to buy a better house, but what would make it better?

Measurable-   Goals need to have numerical values for measuring success. Read more is a goal, but read 10 more books by_______ gives you a way to measure how close you are.

Attainable- Are you able to do what this will require?

Relevant- Is this goal closely related to the things that are most important to you?

Timely- Set deadlines for each objective.

Here are three reasons to add goal planning to your busy holiday schedule.

1. Goal setting helps us identify what is most important. The process of setting goals gives us space to examine our values and priorities. When we remember what we value our action will be more consistent and affirming.
2. Goals give us a target to aim for. Having a target will make it easier to stay on track. With a target, we can stay focused.
3. Have goals allows us to have some control over our time and efforts by giving us a way to measure our progress.

The value of slowing down during the crazy holiday season is obvious enough. Setting New Year’s resolutions is a popular trend. The importance of goal setting is a matter deserving a few hours of our time and we all have earned the privilege of getting time on our side for a change.

Take control of 2020 by sharing some of your new goals. Tell us how we can help you fulfill your real estate goals.