5 Example SMART Goals You Can Put Into Action
Let’s take a look at some specific examples of SMART goals, with a focus on those you may set at work, or for clients. The first may not be one that crops up every day, but it’s definitely a good example of how the SMART formula works with bigger projects.
1. Writing an E-Book
Writing a book is a pretty tall task. However, we’ve talked about the benefits of creating an e-book previously, so it’s a goal worth pursuing. To give you an idea of how popular this goal is, each year, thousands of people attempt to write a 50,000-word tome every November, in an event called National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
This is a great opportunity to showcase how a SMART goals example can work. Let’s break down how:
Specific: You’re aiming to complete a book with a minimum word count, in any genre you want.
Measurable: The baseline to cross the finish line at NaNoWriMo is 50,000 words, which gives you a target to meet.
Attainable: If you can write 2,000 words a day, 50,000 words will be yours well before day 30.
Relevant: Since NaNoWriMo isn’t limited to a particular genre, you can write an e-book based on your chosen field and monetize it later on.
Time-Bound: In this case, the time constraint is built into the event. You have one month to write 50,000 words, and not a day more.
One of the most fun things about NaNoWriMo is it’s not only a competition with yourself, but you have a massive built-in support network (which is also essential for success). In this case, they’re also writers, all encouraging each other to succeed.
Naturally, you don’t need to participate in an event like this if you want to write an e-book. However, it does make for a tremendous SMART example, and you can apply the same principles if you’re going to write a book on your own schedule.
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