MGMT250 Goals
A recent management class exercise involved writing down seventeen of my goals. I began writing about graduating college, going to graduate school, and having a successful career for myself. I have a goal of earning enough money to be comfortable, paying off my student loans, and supporting my family. An additional goal is to be as happy in my thirties as I am in my twenties. After these goals, I found that most of my desires took the form of “hopes” for my friends and family members. I want my little sister to go to a good college. I want my mother to be able to retire within ten years. I want my father to get out of debt. I want my brother to establish a career that he really enjoys. It is important both to have desires and dreams and to work towards those aspirations. I feel that I am playing my part by studying for school, being responsible with money, and trying to support my family in any way that I can. As a student, I set goals for myself all of the time. For instance, this weekend I hope to get through chapter fourteen in calculus, as I have an exam approaching. This is a smaller, process goal which will help me with my long-term goal of graduating from college. This type of short-term goal setting is a very effective way to keep me motivated. I feel that if I can complete today’s goal, I can achieve my long-term goals as well.
Comments
Posted by: Svetlana Tkachenko
Posted on: November 10, 2006 07:58 PM
Hi Joanna,
I want to say that I think your long term goals are exemplary and selfless. I agree with you that accomplishing small, day to day goals helps one get motivated for the future.
I also wanted to know if you have ever set any 'Everest Goals' for yourself. The goals that really challenge you and push you to extraordinary limits.
-Svetlana
Posted by: Svetlana Tkachenko
Posted on: November 10, 2006 07:58 PM
Hi Joanna,
I want to say that I think your long term goals are exemplary and selfless. I agree with you that accomplishing small, day to day goals helps one get motivated for the future.
I also wanted to know if you have ever set any 'Everest Goals' for yourself. The goals that really challenge you and push you to extraordinary limits.
-Svetlana