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At some point in our lives most of us have experienced the need to want to get better at something or maybe to find a way to do something differently – to achieve an outcome that either makes us happy or one that avoids the feelings of fear or disappointment.
Quite often we will set ourselves challenges or goals to help us achieve the end results that we desire. But ask yourself, honestly, how often have you been successful in achieving your desired outcome? Less than you’d like…right?
Was it because you didn’t try hard enough or because the things you wanted were beyond your ability to get, or maybe you’re still working toward your target but it’s just taking longer than you thought. I don’t know the reason is the honest answer, it could be all of those things or none of those things…only you will really know.
When I want to improve on something I always map out everything that I need to do to be able to achieve it…but I do it in a smarter way! I ask myself a series of questions to find out why I want to achieve what I want to achieve.
Let me give you an example.
I have just this week completed my three qualifying rounds of golf to get my official handicap and I now play off of 9.0 Which I was very disappointed by because I know I am a much better player than my handicap suggests. Now I could just say – I want to lower my handicap…nothing else..no specifics…just a lower handicap. That’s my goal.
I could then go out in my next round and shoot 1-under my handicap of 9 and if everything else goes in my favour my handicap would be cut by 0.2 and I would then have a handicap of 8.8 and I would have achieved my goal.
But would I be happy? – Absolutely not!
So my target setting needs to be based around what I actually want to be able to do or ‘feel like’ once I’ve reached my goal.
For me, I want to become a ‘scratch or plus figure handicap golfer’ meaning I’ll have to give the course shots to make par. Is it achievable. Am I good enough…right now I don’t know, I hope so. But ‘hope so’ doesn’t get it done either.
I need to look at my starting point, analyse what I need to improve on and then go and do it….I need to set some goals…and I need to do it SMARTER.
I’ve mentioned that before…so what do I mean. Well for me SMARTER is something I was taught many years ago that will help set a goal and maximise your chances of success.
Let’s have a look at what it stands for
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Achievable
R – Realistic
T – Time Related
E – Exciting
R – Rewarding
Following the above guidance to set my own target here’s mine for the short term.
I want to reduce my playing handicap to 6 (6.4) by 30 September 2010.
S – Specific – I want to reduce my playing handicap to 6 (6.4)
M – Measurable – The Handicap Committee will keep a record of my competition rounds.
A – Achievable – There are approx ten opportunities to play in competition rounds before the deadline
R – Realistic – I feel my all round game and current form is good enough to play to a 6 handicap
T – Time Related – My deadline is 30 September 2010
E – Exciting – The pressure I’m putting on myself to achieve this gets my competitive juices flowing
R – Rewarding – When I achieve this standard I will treat myself to a night on the beers with Rich
Setting timescales and Rewarding success are great ways for me to make things exciting, add pressure and a feeling of accomplishment when I succeed…(positive thinking helps too)
Hopefully you will see that by following these set measures, I will be giving myself the best chance of achieving my goal. This is a short term goal and I have others that I have set for medium to long term.
Be careful to note that these goals are different to things I would also ‘like to do’…for instance, I would ‘like to’ break the course record, I would ‘like to’ have more than 5-birdies in one round.
The SMARTER goal setting can be used for pretty much anything…maybe you would like to write 100 blog posts, maybe create your own product online, maybe you want to lose weight or read more books…this will help you improve your chances of success.
I look forward to hearing about your own goal setting – let us now what it is and leave your own SMARTER in the comments section.
Happy Golfing
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I did take your comments to heart and deleted the controversial tip. I was given some bad advice by another marketer (supposedly more experienced one)
It’s not my intention to advise anyone to do things that are unethical or unfair.
I added some other tips that hopefully will not get me into any trouble with my fellow marketers.
Cheers,
Sally
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August 12th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Hi Sally
No problem, it was probably a good move as you were about to be visited by lots of product creators, who wouldn’t have enjoyed it
Good luck with the challenge.
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve, I’m sure glad I joined the 100 blog challenge and landed here.
When I saw “golf” I thought – whoops, how can I give a worthwhile comment. Well …..
Planning is universal and – I find – really difficult. But here you’ve made it simple as well as SMARTER – d’ya mind if I copy it, print it and stick it up? Then I will get on and set some goals!
I’ve been wandering along with “I would like to … ” and “It would be nice if…” but now I see what you’re saying about each of SMART – if I define those I’ll be able to set the rest and THEN when I’m asked how things are going I’ll have a benchmark to measure.
Thank you for such a thought-provoking (and action provoking!) post
Jennifer
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August 12th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Hi Jennifer
Help yourself to using the SMARTER system…I hope it helps you achieve your goals
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Steve,
Great post mate!
but then I had two kids…. Now my goal is to get back out on the golf course one day 
I am a huge advocate for the SMART goal system (never knew about the ER on the end, but love the extra acronym!) and think that if your goals are not all of those things then you will never achieve them.
I also think that people need to know and understand the difference between goals and objectives!
Besides, Goals are constantly changing (or evolving) …
My goal used to be to get my handicap down to 5 (was on
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August 12th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Hi Alex
I agree completely about the goals ever evolving.
my handicap target has changed a little already, I got picked for the ‘scratch league team’ and have missed a few competitions that give me the opportunity to get cut…I’m playing at a higher standard but my h/c won’t come down until I reduce it in a medal…I’ll be a bandit before I know it
Hope you get out on the course soon…you know what you’re missing!
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve. I’ve heard of SMART goals but I like your SMARTER goals better. Not setting Exciting and Rewarding goals is probably why I don’t achieve many! I’ve posted a link to this page on identi.ca.
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August 12th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Hi Martyn
good to see you and thanks for the link
good luck with the challenge
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I like the very hands-on way you have explained the SMARTER sytem of setting goals. Like many other commentors I have heard of SMART but missed out on the ER! Missing out on the Excitement and Reward probably explains why I am not so successful at achieving my goals as I should be!
Thanks for such a practical and informative post.
Ian.
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August 13th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Hi Ian
Thanks for stopping by.
I’m glad you enjoyed the post and I wish you well with your own targets and the challenge.
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I enjoyed the way you expanded the classic SMART goal setting list to a SMARTER one. It ‘s a great game plan and I see you accomplishing your golfing goals by September. Go for it!
Thanks for stopping by my blog for the 100CC! This is going to be an exciting ride.
Best,
Eliz
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August 13th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Hi ElizOF
I’m glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for the best wishes and confidence
Have a good challenge
Cheers
Steve
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I like your spin on the old SMART acronym. My biggest hangup with it, though, is the “realistic” part. I think being a little unrealistic at first is a good idea. Dream big, act small…
And, I think goals should stretch us – make us step outside of those comfy zones we love so much and do new and different actions, but without being intimidating. Baby steps.
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August 13th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Hi Mary
I agree that goals should stretch us, but if you dream big (which I like) but take small steps…it’ll take much longer to achieve.
I would rather miss some targets but move forwards more quickly…but at the end of the day it’s what works for the individual.
Welcome to the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Your SMARTER analogy really does help to focus the mind. I find that if you don’t set goals you just drift on through life and never really achieve your true potential.
I know from experience as I used to be guilty as charged, it is just too easy to say you will get round to it sooner or later.
Great post for the 100 challenge and good luck with the handicap.
Regards,
Brian
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August 13th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Hi Brian
Nice to see you..welcome to the challenge
I agree about getting round to it someday…’someday’ is code for never!
cheers
Steve
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Steve:
Great post! I like the SMART system for goal setting but I had not heard of the SMARTER system. I absolutely love the idea of the “ER”. Adding the Exciting and Rewarding adds a little extra that could really push people.
Goal setting is so important to successful. I look at it like a map. How do you get to your destination if you do not know your destination. People could be driving in circles without know where to go.
By the way I would love to have a 9 handicap. I am currently at 16 and still hacking away.
Good luck on meeting your goals.
- Rick
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Hi Rick
Thanks for stopping by.
If you need any help with your game, we’ll be very happy to help you out.
Have you seen Drive For Show?
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
I have two word to say ‘Excellent Post’. And it’s very important to know where we are currently (in terms of skills, knowledge, etc) and what we need to do to reach our goals. Only setting a goal does not help achieve it – your definition of SMARTER hammers the nail on its head.
One of the things that I have been shying away from is making a plan and being accountable for it. That’s one of the things I will do during or after this challenge.
All the best for this 100 blog comment challenge.
Cheers!
Abizer
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Hi Abizer
Thanks for your positive comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
I wish you well with your planning and all the best for the challenge too
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
This is an excellent blog post, which has answered some questions lingering in my mind. Goal setting is indeed so important in everything we do. I feel that many people fail because they set unrealistic goals – goals that are impossible to achieve. What they ought to do is, like what you’ve outlined, to have short, medium and long-term goals. When they take baby steps to achieve their short-term goals, it makes them feel that they are achievable, hence giving them the motivation and confidence to work towards their medium and long-term goals.
Another reason is of course the lack of patience. Many people expect to succeed at their first try, but we all know that is not quite possible. Many thus gave up cos they thought they can never succeed!
All the best to your Internet business!
Rgds
Vivien
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Hi Vivien
Nice to see you.
A lack of patience used to be, and sometimes still is, one of my biggest obstacle to overcome.
I’m working on it
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi nice to meet you. Great post. THis will take some thought so I dont have a smarter to write down yet, But great content here.
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Hi Amy
Nice to meet you too.
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
Great post and I have always believe that smarter is better than smart
I think for most people even having goals is the first hurdle but once you realise how well the system works ‘smarter’ is definitely the way to go!
Regards
Anne
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Hi Anne
I’m glad you liked the system. Be interested in how you get on with yours.
good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Excellent tips, Steve. It’s also been my experience that self inquiry helps me achieve my goals. If I’m not clear on things like what I want, WHY I want it, and when I want it to manifest, then I don’t get great results.
The SMARTER acronym is a perfect way to slice through the uncertainty and get some real results!.. Thank you for sharing your example. I can already see you achieving your golfing goal
Peace,
Lauren
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Hi Lauren
Thanks for the confidence…I’m playing really well at the moment, but have been playing in competitions that are non-qualifying for handicap reductions.
It’s only a matter of time…hopefully
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve:
My name is Fran and I joined your group for 100blog comments challenge.
I read your post, and importance of goal setting impacted my mind in a unique way. It is a fact that goals really give a person the power to focus to achieve. And when you do it in step by step mini goals, it is so easy to do.
Your post made me revise my goals. Your examples are also very effective.
Well It was a pleasure to visit your site. Warmly
Fran Aslam
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Hi Fran
Thanks for stopping by and welcome to the challenge, I hope you enjoy it
I’m glad the SMARTER goal setting has helped you
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
I love the SMARTER acronym – I’m going to put that to good use to see if I can become more effective. I always have goals but never reach them because I get very negative. SMARTER it is for me for now on.
Brilliant post – feel very motivated at this moment. Thanks
Barbara
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Hi Barbara
Thanks for stopping by
I’m glad it helped with motivation…We’d love to hear how you get on.
Cheers
Steve
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Hello my friend
Can’t believe I just landed here….
At any rate…loved your post because it addressed a weakness within me. I have not been a good goal setter in the past…although I’ve been told many times to set goals.
Your “Smarter” way is will get me focused into this task. I truly believe that everything we do should be motivated by excitement…and of course the reward at the end.
Excitement is what drives us.
Blog is just looking wonderful Steve. You can so see that you have found your element. I am so happy for you
Kathy
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Hi Kathy
Nice to see you
I’m glad you like the blog…wait until you see the affiliates site we’ve built…happy dance as Jacinta would say.
See you on your site real soon
Cheers
Steve
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Hello Steve.
Your SMARTER approach is a smart one and I think you made a very good point in showing us how to plan using SMARTER. I will include your SMARTER approach in my Gold Rules for Starting Own Business on the topic “Create a Plan”. Is such a great way to summarize what a plan should be.
Thanks a lot for this post.
Cheers
Jorge
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Hi Jorge
I wish you well with your ‘Golden Rules For Starting Own Business’
Good luck with the challenge too
Cheers
Steve
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Just to let you know I have also tweeted your post.
Best,
Eliz
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Thanks ElizOF
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Great article.
Setting goals is very important if you are to succeed, but you need to know when you have succeeded and it must be important enough to motivate you to try.
If it isn’t you will not work hard and if you never know when or if you have completed it the whole point is lost.
I think your “SMARTER” method is great, it captures all the important points of goal setting and will help people to become better at setting goals.
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Hi Daniel
Good to see you.
I’m glad you like the SMARTER method…. I look forward to reading your posts.
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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I’m writing down the SMARTER plan right now! I’ve heard of the SMART anagram, but SMARTER just speaks to me more. It’s funny cause it speaks directly to my post for the 100 comments challenge about reaching goals in the first place! Having a specific plan for execution makes all the difference in the world.
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Hi Noelle
I totally agree about having a plan making all the difference…otherwise we’d just amble along.
Good luck in the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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I love this post. I have taken it to heart and created my own S.M.A.R.T.E.R. list for a goal I am trying to accomplish. This hit home for me because I seem to be one of those guys that has ideas galore, but never is able to fine tune them and do something with them. My long term goal for this year is to make a plan and put it into action, and this will definitely help!
Thanks again!
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August 16th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Hi Patrick
I wish you all the best for your plan…and taking action is the most important part of all
Welcome to the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Very well put. I think I have put my goals on paper about once in my life and never looked at them until years later, when I found them quite by accident. I was shocked to see I had accomplished nearly every one of them in the time I had set. It is not something I would advocate, but it does show the power of the mind to carry on through when it is given some direction.
I am going to try the SMARTER system and see if I can do wee bit better in the days ahead of getting off of dead center.
God Speed.
Justin
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August 16th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Hi Justin
I hope the SMARTER method helps you achieve your goals
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I’m a part of the 100 comment challenge also nice to meet you.
I originally thought I would have to bring my dad in for this blog (he’s the golfer in the family) but not so as goal setting applies to everything in life.
I’ve just spent the past week setting my goals and creating a plan of action. I found it really hard at first but If anything I think I may have overused the E & R aspect. LOL
Cheers
Michelle
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August 17th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Hi Michelle
Welcome on board the challenge…thanks for stopping by.
It’s been a consistent theme when people arrive at our site…surprise!
I hope you enjoy the E & R’s you have out in your own planning…it is the best part.
Good luck with the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Steve:
Thanks for the great post. Even though I didn’t understand the golf terminology I did understand SMARTER. I’ve heard that before and it is certainly the way to set goals.
I believe I’ll try that next on my goal setting.
Thanks again and thanks for being in the 100 blog challenge.
Kat
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August 18th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Hi Kat
Nice to see you…it made me smile about the golf terminology, I guess I take it for granted…mind you it’s not as bad as IM
Welcome to the challenge
cheers
Steve
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Steve, great post which can be universally applied whether in sports, life or in fact anywhere. Making goals SMARTER can really help you break them down to the core components and focus in and start to achieve.
Looking forward to enjoying the ER elements!!
All the best and pleasure to meet you under Jacinta’s 100 comments challenge. Cheers
Tom
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August 18th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Hi Tom
Thanks for stopping by.
I hope you enjoy your own ER…and welcome to the challenge!
Cheers
Steve
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Steve, Steve, Steve,
I have only ever played Golf once in my life to a score of Nine over
Guess my first goal would be to get a mebership again if they would have me anywhere …lol
Small achieveable steps is the way forward with goals though OR How do you eat an Elephant – One bite at a time Y.
Kindest Regards,
Graham Price
p.s. Fooouuuurrrr !!!
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August 18th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Hi Graham
I’m impressed. If you only played golf once and played to single figures the first time…you should stick with the game.
Some golfers can play their entire golf careers and never shoot a single figure score.
Good luck with the challenge.
Cheers
Steve
PS – duck – there are three more to come!
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Hi Steve,
nice post mate, I’m a big fan of the SMART approach and have used it several times in my business to re-analyse my goals and make them more acheivable.
Regards,
Steve Wilkins.
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August 19th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Hi Steve
good to see you mate!
I’ve been using SMARTER for ages..so much so I’m not sure I could set a target without it.
See you soon
cheers
Steve
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[...] Setting SMARTER Goals [...]
Hi Steve
Firstly many thanks for your comment on my posting.
I love your SMARTER acronym and will definitely give it a try on my next project.
Target setting has always been a weakness of mine so maybe this will be part of the cure.
Best regards
Doug
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August 21st, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Hi Doug
Good to see you.
I’m glad you like SMARTER, I’ll be interested to hear what you set for yourself and how you get on
Enjoy the blog hopping
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I finally got here!!
LOVE the concept of SMARTER goals.
You should use that for you training in the future!!
I think we should all have goals for what we want to do in life. Whether they are short term or long term. If we don’t have something to aim for we wander around aimlessly.
The universe will bring us what we ask for, we just have to be detailed and specif about it or else it doesn’t know what we want!
30 more challengers to come and comment!
You are nearly there!
I have created a table so I can highlight who has been here as I come around. Good way to keep tabs on people. I am being methodical about it. Just got 98 more blogs to visit!
Cheers
Jacinta
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August 21st, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Hi Jacinta
Good to see you as ever! Hope you’ve had a chance to chill out from all the blog hopping
I’ll be geeing people up over the last 10 days…it’s looking pretty good so far.
Have a great weekend
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
Thats a great Mnemonic, I have written it out and put it up on my wall
They are a good way of foucusing.
Do you know Andy Brown he is also into golf and has a blog. Personally the game is to hard for me!!. The game it’s self has a lot a parallels with life…
Practice, dedication, belief, perseverance, frustration, social skills, joy, dispair, etc etc.
Great to meet you via the 100 blogs
I went round in 96 but it was only 9 holes
All the best
Vince
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August 21st, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Hi Vince
Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you like SMARTER..it works for me.
I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting Andy, feel free to drop us a link and we’ll be sure to check him out.
We can definitely help with golf coaching, have a look at Drive For Show, it’s our first online course…and to date the best product I’ve been involved with.
Good to have you on board the challenge
Enjoy the blog hopping
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
I am new to all this and also skype, for some reason whenever mention a persons name that I have contacted via skype it leaves a little green tag at the end of their name. I did not intend to do this can you remove it please.
I am sorry about this…..
Thanks
Vince
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August 21st, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Hi Vince
Not a problem my friend. The skype tag is their way of making life easy for you. As you say it lists all of the contacts you have on skype.
No one else gets to see the little tag…and to be honest I got fed up with it, so I only log in to skype when I am making a call, I used to leave it running in the background but it does just get annoying…but it is an excellent tool.
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
You’ve got a great post here and one that everyone should care about. I had never seen the “SMARTER” system before, but I have been through several goal setting systems before. I like this one and it is very simple to follow.
Are you giving golf lessons, as I am sure I could use a bunch?
All the best!
Mark
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Hi Steve, This is indeed a topic which has been ignored by many in golf. I must say that beginners should learn this technique. You have done a great job by bringing this topic into light. I hope quality discussions follow this post. Great job. Good luck.
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Hi Shakira
Thanks for popping by…good luck with your halloween costumes.
Cheers
Steve
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As always Steve, Great advice. I remember years ago when I was first introduced into sales, one of the first things was to list what I wanted to achieve and work toward each one methodically. My first mistake was to ignore the advice as a load of hogwash.. My second mistake was to take so long in re adopting this method as I am now a true believer in ‘all things are possible’ – BUT you do need to have that mindset at all times. After trying many many times and continually failing to gain any sense of credibility on the marketing front – all due to my self belief in doing things MY way, I now spend more time doing research and background work on other marketers so I know what will and won’t work before I do anything at all. I have tried to reinvent the wheel and it just don’t work.
I placed a pic of 5star all inclusive hotel I liked in Turkey on our freezer door and it has now been achieved so I moved on to a picture of a luxurious motor home which I want to buy without a loan in tow. Keep the goals realistic and in step and you won’t go wrong as long as it is what you REALLY want.
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August 25th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Hi Keith
That’s great to hear that you got the holiday you wanted.
I know how hard you work online so I’m sure that coupled with your new researching routine that it’s only a matter of time before you get your motor home…we’ll have to do a road trip when you get it
Hope you have a nice time in Bulgaria, catch up when you get back.
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Good post about your way of goal setting – something I need to focus on constantly. Love the acronym!
As a high handicapper I would settle for your present handicap myself but I have to say I enjoy golf anyway. Time, we need more time! ;o)
Good luck with the golfing plan.
Regards,
Dave
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August 27th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Hi Dave
Good to see you, glad you stopped by.
I totally agree with you about needing more time, if I had a 48 hour day, I’m sure I’d still be busy all day
Catch up soon
cheers
Steve
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That’s good advice. It is so easy to be unprecise, to set yourself goals in vague terms and then not to achieve them. When you are careful to set yourself realistic, specific goals in a specified time you are in a much better position to get there.
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Steve
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August 27th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Hi Deb
Thanks for stopping by
I totally agree, I used to be non specific in my targets, which more often than not were missed, although without setting deadlines (which I used to do) it was hard to know when I’d failed or succeeded.
Hope you enjoyed the blog hopping
Cheers
Steve
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As a teacher, SMART comes into play quite often. I love the SMARTER rendition! I will be sure to utilize that in both my actions and my teachings! I am glad the golf url didn’t scare me away!
Jerry
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Steve
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August 28th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Hi Jerry
Glad you’re not scared off by Golf…it’s a great four letter word!
Good luck with adding the Exciting & Rewarding parts to your goal setting.
Cheers
Steve
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Hiya Steve,
How many blogs you got lol, don’t answer that!
I am totally with you on setting targets and I am bit hopeless as doing them too, but you have inspired me to get my butt in gear and stop playing around.
This is a business not a hobby and I will treat it as such from now on.
Sally
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Steve
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August 28th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Hi Sally
Good to see ‘The Blog Hopping Queen’ – I love that.
You know me I’m always busy doing something.
I know what you mean about it being a business and not a hobby, I’ve been lucky to turn my hobby into my business,
Thanks for supporting the challenge, it wouldn’t have been the same without you
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve
I had a question along the line of the 100blog challenge. Would there be a value in having a page on each of our sites dedicated to links to other’s sites? If we all called it the same thing, like “Link Love” or something simple like that, would that be of SEO value? I get asked to share links and am considering a page for that. Nothing else on it.
Also, what kind of social bookmarking plug-in would you recommend? I’m totally ignorant about them.
Thanks
Alex
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Steve
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August 30th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Hi Alex
Good question.
There are many factors involved in off page SEO, too many to go into on a GOLF blog
A lot of the people who have contributed to the blog post comments challenge are all hosted with D9 and probably share IP addresses.
My best advice for your links page is to only link to things that you like. Or link to the things you like that you would share with your readers and they would enjoy too.
Feel free to email me if you need any specific help
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I’m sure I’ve commented on this post before, but I can’t seem to find my comment, so sorry if this is a duplicate! I just wanted to say thanks for pointing me to SMART”ER” goals. I’m very familiar with SMART goal, but exiciting and REWARDING goals are definitely what we should strive for!
Thanks for this great information,
Gwen
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Steve
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August 30th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Hi Gwen
No problem, if something’s worth saying…it’s probably worth repeating
There are so many comments yours is on another page
Hope you enjoyed the blog challenge
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
My goal setting has not been very fortunate. I will now use your acronym technique and come up with more realistic goals (smarter ones, that is).
Best regards,
Jose
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Steve
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August 30th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Hi Jose
I wish you luck with your new goal setting…let us know how you get on
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I commented on your blog and this particular post on August 02, 2010.
Either my comment went to your spam folder or you don’t have all the comments show.
I had to increase the number of comments to show in Word Press, Reading section. I prefer to have all the comments show, especially for the Challenge.
Vance
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Steve
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August 31st, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hi Vance
good to see you again.
The comment got approved and published ok, it’s just on another page which is what I prefer, there’s a link to further comments at the bottom of the page.
I hope you enjoyed the challenge, I’m glad you took the time to complete it
Speak soon
cheers
Steve
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Hey Steve,
I left one comment on your blog few weeks ago…but I am not sure if it accidently goes to spam.
Cheers.
Connie
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Steve
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August 31st, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Hi Connie
Thanks for stopping by again
There are so many comments on the post there is now more than one page of them.
I hope you enjoyed the blog hopping challenge.
cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I should have got into the challenge a whole lot sooner it was a spur of the moment thing to do I thought it would be fun and it has there are some awesome blogs with a lot of great info on them.
Have a great day.
Enjoy the Challenge.
Mike
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Steve
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September 1st, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Hi Mike
It’s good to have you on board the challenge, I’m glad you have enjoyed the blog hopping, that’s the cool part about the challenge
Cheers
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Back again!
Only missing 18 contributors! Not bad!
I am still going to visit people’s blogs over the next week as I am sure people will still keep commenting for the next week to catch up!
I have stumbled your post this time!
What is the social plugin you are using? I like the little subtle squares.
Cheers
Jacinta
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Steve
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September 1st, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Hi Jacinta
Great work – you’ve done an amazing job!
I use sexy bookmarks for my social markers but the subtle squares are an integral part of the site design
Happy blog hopping
cheers
Steve
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Jacinta Dean from Creating A Business Online
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September 3rd, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Hi Steve,
Cool! I like the sexy book mark look! The subtle squares look good. They are not too large and not too small so you still see them and it makes them easy to use.
There has been some great feedback on the challenge. I think this is just the beginning of something more!
Cheers
Jacinta
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September 4th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Hi Jacinta
We did a great job with the Challenge, lot’s of people interacting is always a good thing in my book.
You could be right, I think there is a good interest in the other challenges we talked about.
Catch up soon
cheers
Steve