With technical support from Prof. V.

Viswanadham

Introduction
The Iron Man of Kansas Glen Cumingham

What is a Goal
Who can set a goal?

Why People fail in achievement of

Goals (90%)?

The difference between a Goal and

a mere dream lies in
Direction
Dedication
Discipline
Deadline

What differentiates a Goal

from a mere Desire / Dream?
The difference between a dream
and a goal is

action

What hinders from setting a Goal?

Fear of failure
Fear of success
Fear of rejection
Lack of ambition
Postponement mentality
Ignorance of importance of Goal
Ignorance of the steps to reach a goal

Basis of setting a Goal -1

On the basis of time

Short term
Less than an years time

Middle term
1to 3 years time

Long term
Up to 5 years

Basis of setting a Goal -2

Professional

Mental

Family
Basis for
Goals

Spiritual

Physical

Social

Characteristics of
well-constructed goals
To construct useful and
meaningful goals ~
use the SMART method.
Specific - Goal should not be vague
it should be clearly defined

Measurable- Goal should be verifiable in the terms of achievement

Achievable- Goals should be on par with your
capabilities - not too high or too low

Reachable- Goals should be realistic not

fascinating

Time Bound Goals should not be open ended,

- should have a fixed dead line

Elements of good action plan

Step 1: Choose a Goal
Step 2: Intensify your Desire to Achieve
your Goal
Step 3: Develop a Strong Belief That
You Can Achieve
Step 4: Write Your Goal very descriptively
Step 5: Break Your Goal Down To Mini-Goals &
Define Your Tasks for Every Mini-Goal
Step 6: Set a Deadline for Your Goal
Step 7: Evaluate

How to Reach Any Goal:

T.I.P.S.

T - Think it through
I - Imitate others who are successful
P - Practice, practice, more practice
S - Surround yourself with support

GOAL Statement
Goal statement is a one or two liner statement
that briefs your goal.
Each goal statement should have 3Ws
What
When
Will
Example: I will finish ( will - determination),
gathering information for my research paper
( What to do ), by this December (By when)

So.
Stop Fearing
Become empowered
Fix a goal
Proceed with
proper action plan
.Success will be yours !!!