Episode Summary
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, a viewer asks for a good way to clarify someone’s goals. Mike introduces the well-known and effective SMART goals framework. He breaks down each letter of the acronym: Specific, Measurable, Actionable (or Achievable), Relevant, and Time-bound. To illustrate the concept, Mike uses the example of weight loss, contrasting a vague goal like “I want to lose weight” with a specific and time-bound goal like “I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 60 days”. He emphasizes that this framework is the best way to help people get clear on what they truly want to accomplish.
Key Takeaways
- Utilize the SMART goals framework—Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-bound—to clarify a person’s goals.
- Break down a goal into these five components to ensure it is clearly defined and achievable.
- A good goal is not just a wish; it has a clear, specific outcome and a time limit.
Notable Quotes
- “I’m a big believer in good old fashioned, smart goals. Are they specific? Are they measurable? Are they actionable? Right? Are they relevant? And are they timely?”
- “What do you want to accomplish? Make sure those goals are very specific. Make sure they’re measurable. Make sure they’re actionable or achievable…and make sure they’re relevant…And are they time bound?”
- “If I say instead, I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 60 days, very achievable, very specific.”
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