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S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Success
by Dr. Al Lippart
S.M.A.R.T.
The word SMART is an acronym (or perhaps an acrostic) for a technique that has been described and modified by so many speakers and authors that it is difficult to cite the originator. Use SMART to remember the five characteristics of a goal if you want to have something. Create a goal that is:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Acceptable
- Realistic
- Time-limited
The SMART system works best when the goal is to have something like a house, a car, jewelry, clothes, or toys. It works very well if you want to collect status symbols. If you want money and the things that money can buy, this is the way to get it. I have used it successfully myself many times.
Once you use the SMART technique to accumulate money, you can buy whatever you like. You can use the SMART system to get any thing your heart desires. The important key word here is “thing.” The SMART technique does work well if your goals are to acquire things. But if you think about what you really want, you will remember that people want to have things so they can feel successful and be happy.
If you want to have money, chances are you really don’t want it just to collect coins or paper or a portfolio. You probably want to buy something with money, or save it for a sense of security, or purchase something in the future. Chances are that you buy things to make yourself happy. If that is true, then the real reason you want money is to be happy. Happiness is the reason you want to buy stuff. Happiness is your purpose. To be happy is your real goal.
If your goal is to have a spouse, to have children, to have a house or car or toy, chances are you want these things so you can live happily. You want things, but your underlying desire is to have those things so you can be happy.
"Dr. Al is the Johnny Appleseed of success writers. He offers seeds of ideas and inspires you to cultivate your own garden."
~ Arnie Gallenbeck, Trainer/Facilitator, John Deere Corporation
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