Comments on: Why I Stopped Setting Long-Term Goals

By: Change, Take Action, Forge Ideas, and Drive « TheUniversityBlog

Change, Take Action, Forge Ideas, and Drive « TheUniversityBlog — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:03:29 +0000

[...] may even change yourself. Scott Young mentions on his site that he’s stopped setting long-term goals, because everyone changes so much so quickly. If you read what he says, you’ll understand [...]

By: Scott H Young » What are You Going to be Exceptional at in 10 Years?

Scott H Young » What are You Going to be Exceptional at in 10 Years? — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:02:56 +0000

[...] blogger, but set a deadline of 6 months, instead of 6 years. This short-term thinking detracts from the big picture, where becoming really good at something takes at least a decade, not just 18 [...]

By: Ian Berry

Ian Berry — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:37:52 +0000

These are very wise words Scott. Thank You.

By: Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com

Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:15:56 +0000

I think a long-term goal and a big picture are the same thing. The difference they have against a short-term goal is that, a shot-term goal should have a more specific deadline such as “I must finish writing my book by 1 September 2009.”

A long-term goal or a big picture need not be as specific. You may set one that says “I must be running my own restaurant 5 years from now.” Both the goal and the deadline are not specific – restaurant concept not defined and no specific date set. But at least you know what you want to be doing 5 years down the road. I think that is very helpful paving your path and setting short-term goals.

Cheers~

Mark

By: Michael Mogill

Michael Mogill — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:09:13 +0000

“If my goals stay stagnant for a long period of time, it means that I’m not exposing myself to enough new opportunities.”

This really resonated with me — you’re absolutely right! Great post Scott!

By: John

John — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:57:59 +0000

Totally agree. My 6 – 18 month goals are aligned with my big picture, but I don’t plan the big picture goals into mucht detail. It isn’t worth the effort to my opinion.
John.

By: Adam M.

Adam M. — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:42:49 +0000

Hey Scott, I have always admired your drive towards your goals and you have correctly stated that motivation is not created from specific, deadline goals. I have changed my goals to reflect this and it feels more liberating to just have a “big picture” and not worry about too many specifics. This allows me to focus on the present and I thank you for that.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:41:21 +0000

Everyone needs to learn to embrace uncertainty at all ages (and stages) of their lives. So much of our lives is uncertain, much more than we realize (especially when we’re in our 20’s).

By: Jim Bartlett

Jim Bartlett — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:52:45 +0000

Hi Scott, you know what? I agree with you. We change SO much every 5 year block (or at least we should

For instance, I remember when I started in network marketing in 1987, my “dream car” was the 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. I just HAD to have one! Now, 22 years later I think it is one of the ugliest cars Ford ever made!

Goals are good, short term ones especially, but until you have become a mature adult (when does that happen?) it is wise to let the looooong term stuff work itself out somewhat on it’s own. A general guideline of how you want things to be can be good, but we really do change a LOT in 5+ years.

Keep up the good writing Scott.

Warm regards,

Jim

By: Der Link am Mittag: Langfristige Ziele bringen nichts » imgriff.com

Der Link am Mittag: Langfristige Ziele bringen nichts » imgriff.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:09:00 +0000

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