4 Proven Ways to Crush Any Goal

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A year from now -

Will you be where you want to be?

Most goals fail before they begin.

Not because they aren’t possible—

But because they aren’t planned right.

Only 8% of people achieve their New Year goals. (Source: University of Scranton)

Why?

❌ Goals are too vague

❌ Progress isn’t tracked

❌ Priorities get lost in distractions

Without a system, even the best goals fade.

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Your goals aren’t just plans on paper.

They’re the results of your actions.

2025 is coming fast.

Make sure you’re ready for it.

Because the best time to take control of your goals is now.

Today we are going to help leaders master this by using:

‘Top 4 Goal Setting Methods'. 

Let’s dive in!

Using Each Method In Real Life

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

Scenario:
A marketing team is tasked with increasing website traffic by 20% in the next quarter but lacks clarity on how to measure progress.

What to Do:

• Step 1: Define the objective: "Increase website traffic by 20% within 3 months."

• Step 2: Identify measurable key results:

  • Achieve 50,000 monthly website visitors.

  • Publish 12 high-quality blog posts.

  • Increase social media engagement by 25%.

• Step 3: Assign ownership: Each key result is assigned to specific team members.

• Step 4: Set weekly check-ins to monitor progress and adapt strategies.

What to Say:

• To the team: “Our main goal is a 20% traffic increase. Let’s break it into actionable steps so we can measure progress each week. Each of you will own a specific result to ensure focus.”

Result:
The team sees progress through measurable milestones, keeping motivation high and ensuring accountability.

SMART Goals

Scenario:
A manager wants a new hire to improve client onboarding efficiency but struggles to communicate clear expectations.

What to Do:

• Specific: Reduce onboarding time by creating a new process guide.

• Measurable: Decrease onboarding time from 5 days to 3 days.

• Achievable: Use feedback from the last 10 onboarding sessions to refine steps.

• Relevant: Aligns with the company’s goal of improving customer satisfaction.

• Time-bound: Complete the new guide within 30 days.

What to Say:

• To the employee: “Your goal is to reduce onboarding time to 3 days by creating a streamlined guide. Let’s review it together in 30 days to measure its success.”

Result:
The new hire is empowered with a clear, achievable goal, and the company benefits from improved efficiency.

Backward Goal-Setting

Scenario:
A team needs to launch a product in 6 months but feels overwhelmed by where to start.

What to Do:

• Step 1: Visualize the goal: Successfully launch the product by the end of the quarter.

• Step 2: Break it into milestones:

  • Month 5: Finalize marketing materials.

  • Month 4: Complete user testing.

  • Month 3: Develop a working prototype.

  • Month 2: Finalize designs.

• Step 3: Assign tasks for each milestone and start with the nearest step.

• Step 4: Monitor progress weekly to ensure deadlines are met.

What to Say:

• To the team: “Let’s work backward from our launch date. First, we’ll finalize designs this month, then move on to the prototype. This way, we stay on track step by step.”

Result:
Breaking the project into smaller, time-bound tasks keeps the team focused and avoids feeling overwhelmed.

ABCDE Method

Scenario:
A sales manager is struggling to prioritize a long to-do list that feels unmanageable.

What to Do:

• Step 1: Write down all tasks for the day:

  • A: Prepare client proposal (most important).

  • B: Follow up with leads.

  • C: Plan team lunch.

  • D: Delegate admin work to an assistant.

  • E: Decline an unnecessary meeting.

• Step 2: Complete all "A" tasks first before moving on to others.

• Step 3: Reassess the list mid-day to ensure focus remains on high-priority items.

What to Say:

• To yourself: “Let me focus on what’s critical right now—client proposals—so the rest can wait until it’s done.”

Result:
The sales manager regains control over their workload, completing essential tasks first without distractions.

Goals are a reflection of what matters most to you and your team.

Choosing the right method ensures every step aligns with your purpose.

Structured goals eliminate wasted time and scattered focus.

Consistency in planning turns potential into measurable achievements.

When you set goals intentionally, success becomes a predictable outcome.

Until next time and with lots of love,

Justin

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