Lesson 5: goal setting

Why is goal-setting compared to planning a trip?

• It highlights the importance of having a fun approach to life.

• It emphasizes the need for detailed planning and having a destination.

How did goal-setting help Adam and Ian in their high school journey?

• Goal-setting is essential for seeing progress.

• Goal-setting has little to no impact on life’s outcomes.

Why did Ward's vague goals in high school confuse him?

• It's hard to see that he made progress because he didn't set a specific target.

• They led him to a path of unemployment and eventually only caring about his dog.

What's the best way for Matthew and Jake to turn high school hurdles into success?

• Ignoring them - skipping the hard work

• Learning from them by doing the things that feel challenging.

Why should Ashton be setting smaller deadlines for English 12 journals?

• Ensures there are achievable steps along the way to the final dealine.

• Smaller deadlines reduce the importance of the goal.

Which trait should Nick's goals have for the most success?

• Each goal should be in line with what Nick's priorities are.

• It must be challenging- otherwise, what's the point?

Why does teaming up with someone else improve Desmond and Tati's project plan?

• Working together ensures that the plan will not need any further changes once turned in.

• Working with others can help catch things that were missed, improve communication and make projects more personal.

What is the main purpose of writing smaller, actionable steps when setting goals?

• To outline the specific steps needed to achieve my goal.

• To create a backup plan in case my original goal fails.

When goals are too challenging to complete and failure is sure to happen (a paradox), which statement is true?

• Goals need to adapt when something changes.

  *adapt=adjust or modify

• Goals lead to success without adjusting them along the way.

Why is it crucial for Audrey, Nathan and Sydney to set goals, even if the goal might change?

• Goals provide a starting point and motivate planning and completion.

• Goal-setting is only a an exercise without much practical impact.