It is coming to the end of 2010 and it is time for review as well as setting new goals for 2011. I will cover the review in a later post and now, I just want to focus on sharing how I set my 2011 goals.

How I set my goals for 2011

Step 1: Specify minimally 50 measurable goals and phrase them as if I have already achieved them.

I aimed for volume first because I want to make sure every area of my life is covered. All statements must be phrased in such a way that you have already attained them. It must be in present tense as well. For e.g., I earn XXX a month.

Step 2: When will you achieve them? In 1, 3, 5, or 10 years.

Put a time frame to when you would want to achieve the goal. Assign 1, 3, ...