How to Achieve Goals, Objectives and Resolutions

Wow. That's amazing. Mine turn to mush after two hours for sure.

Good for you, Billy. You're so prolific, my friend. Three days ain't bad.But how long do you write on those days?

What another great and inspirational hub on goals, Bill. We can use it and apply it to everyday life. If we write a little bit a day, it would go the long way to completing a novel. Voted up for useful!

This advice is spot on. I have been floundering with my writing. This year, I decided to get focused and set aside time each day to write. And, I am not writing, I am editing or researching. I'm trying to set the smaller attainable goals in order to reach the larger ones.

By the way, this is timely for me. I finished listening to Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and you reinforce much of what she said about getting into the routine of writing.

Thanks for the great advice!

Now that I'm working part time I definitely have to set aside time to write, but I also have realized that my goals have changed. I think that is something to always keep in mind too. This is great advice for writers, and other folks too! Have a nice weekend Bill.

That is all it takes is a viable plan. But you have to get out there and do it, it won't come to you.

Great hub, Bill! I am in the process of moving out of my 40 hour a week job and into more and more writing. I am using some visualization but after reading this, it got kicked into high gear! Thanks for the encouraging and very realistic hub!

This is inspirational. I'm going to get into goal setting.

Thanks for sharing your advice about making goals and meeting them, Bill!

Hahaha! Yep, congrats. I Pack let me down. But I will be cheering for the Seahawks in two weeks. They are a great team.

AMEN!!! Also, when I look back on the goals I set and my success rate, I notice that the ones I "failed" at where really the goals I set based on what I thought I should be doing. Success and commitment come when we pursue our own goals. And then, like you said, we must have (find if necessary) support. Awesome post.

Excellent advice, my friend. And that's how it's done...and that's how you win in the game of life. Voted this up & useful. Kudos, Bill! You did it again. :)

Bill, it's DJ.

I'm serious!

You wrote it up above on your comment to me.

I don't have a clue what H O T D means.

Does this mean we're going steady or what?

Thank you,

DJ.

Bill, it's DJ.

OK, I'm a little confused. Not being familiar with texting lingo or acronyms used. I had to look up what your comment meant.

Is H O T D "House Of The Dead" or "Hair Of The Dog"?

Thanks,

DJ.

Well Said Billy. You have to have realistic goals

Hi you always share informative hubs and writers can't go wrong in reading your hubs.

Great advice, Bill. It seems very simple advice but hard to follow. Willingness together with some concrete attainable goals should be there and chalk out daily routine to reach those goals. Looks so simple. Thanks for sharing it. Voted up, useful and awesome.

You've shared some helpful suggestions for attaining goals, Bill. They are especially useful for writers. Congratulations on your success so far in your five-year plan. Good luck with the next two years!

I'm a little late getting into the comments today, but I wanted to add my endorsement... 100% today. My wife and used four consecutive five year plans to get from age 50 (with practically nothing, no positive assets, no pension, etc.) to age 70 (with very successful 15 year career as a university professor, near max social security, small but livable pension, some accolades, much satisfaction, a reasonably comfortable retirement life, approaching six years later). Specific measurable goals, five year plans worked and successful, and a small, reliable support group... just as you described. It works. Create it, commit to it, you can do "wonders" - if you but will. Thanks, Bill! You told it, as I have lived it. Neat!! ;-)

You may have noticed that I have been MIA for a few days(all week).

I start reading your information and you encourage us to get to work

and write. So, I get 2/3 the way through reading your articles and I

get so pumped up that I just close out and go right over to word and

start writing.

I'm not pointing any fingers, but if you did not inspire, imbue, influence

and propel me forward, I might be able to read and then write a decent comment. So, there you have it....all in an oyster, no, all on an oyster cracker. No, I don't like oysters.....shrimp and lobster and jumbo crab legs, yes.

Why do you ask?

DJ.

Honest, to the point and inspiring to read. I very much enjoyed this article and it has made me think about my own goals, commitment and challenges. Thank you Bill!

Hi Bill. I suspect that we have a few things in common. I am a very goal oriented person and I am pretty committed to achieving my goals. They don't happen by sitting on my butt complaining about things. Thanks for another great hub.

Put a concrete plan to a dream; it is a wonderful idea. Many have succeeded that way writing books and in other walks of life. Just never give up. You are a great cheerleader Bill.

You keep on saying it, Bill. Every idea here, to me, anyway, is flawless. Nothing comes without commitment and hard work. Keep up the spirit.

This is a great hub about setting goals and becoming successful as a result. I'm voting up and sharing. Now we can all restate our New Year's resolutions as goals.

Catty? No! Just realistic! Ooops, did I just say that?

Ann

Great advice Bill. When I was still working, I scheduled everything, now I write or do whatever when the notion strikes. I did set a goal to stop smoking in 2004 and managed to stick with it. Eleven years without a cig. Woopie! Thank's for all you do...

Truly excellent advice. Visualization is something I know, for a fact, works. I have so many examples of that. It's almost scary. If I see it happening in my mind, it ends up happening in real life. But, as you say, the key is in establishing the goal in the first place. But, Bill, I still think you have an EXTRA 24+ hours in your pocket, because you are the most productive person I know.

I'm impressed that you wrote down specifics for a five-year plan--and stuck to them! You are much more disciplined than most people, I daresay. I am going to try your approach for a couple of things in my life, outlining what I'm going to do step-by-step to reach my goals. Thanks for this article. It does help.

Very sound advice as usual Billy. Many people around me always comment on the fact that I'm very focused, and I found out through the human design workshop that its in my wiring!

I'm also a project driven person, and do a lot of different things in one day, and that has now influenced my writing, I know it.

I must confess that lately I have spread myself somewhat thin when it comes to finishing my two novels. Instead I have been enjoying myself creating graphics as a product designer for two websites, instead of getting back to my writing. Your post reminded me of that fact, and for that I say Thank you!

Bill, another gem. In addition to establishing an attainable goal, and visualizing getting there, you need discipline. Discipline to stick to a schedule. You obviously have that. And one also needs a good support system, and you certainly have that in Bev. She believes in you and won't do anything to derail your objectives.

You have given all of us another encouraging nudge today. We can all do more. Thanks and have a great Thursday.

Another article filled with excellent advice. I can always count on you, billybuc, to 'tell it like it is' and in a way that is clear to those of us who need to hear it. BTW, I fully agree with your 'visualization' suggestion. It's worked frequently for me, and for members of my family, in both small and large ways. I just got through going through a list of 10 items I'd written down last year and visualized throughout 2014 and 6 of them have happened already. Not a bad return for a few minutes per day of 'visualizing' the end result ~ while working toward your goal(s).

Brilliant, bill! This sounds just like a Smart IEP at school (Individual Education Plan); all the ingredients are there. So coming from a teacher it all makes sense - coming from anyone it all makes sense.

I like your no-nonsense attitude; it wakes us all up and gives us a good slap around the face.

Can't find the share button here so I can't hit it, sadly. I'll come back to see if it's there. There are very strange things happening at hubpages during the last few days - glitches galore! I'm really up-tight about it but I can hear you saying 'Get on with it!' so I will!

Have a great Thursday pm, bill!

Ann

Excellent piece on exactly what I need to work on. I have this little fellow who wakes up and sets his goals to prevent dad from achieving his goals. This to shall pass so I suppose my goal is simply take care of him the best I can and I can set other goals later.

I'm working on a hub right now, Bill! :-)

I am one who has always asked you, "How do you find the time to do all you do?" Now I know....you are completely committed and have a great schedule. I try to schedule my day, but usually I get interrupted by family or friends!

This helps tremendously. Between you and Iris, I keep moving so I do indeed understand surrounding yourself with people who encourage you. I think my writing path is coming together and success can be as scary as failure (if that makes sense). I love reading articles where the author has been there and is honest about their journey. Thanks so much Billybuc.

I love the idea of visualization. I think, too often, we don't look at the big picture and it gets missed.

I'm learning to set a schedule for myself. A couple of days a week I devote to marketing and looking for leads. The rest of the week is about writing. I'm a little slow to get back into writing because so far this month, I've really been concentrating on the marketing end. Now that I've got a momentum going, I can divide the week between the two.

I commend you for scheduling each hour of your day. I can't do that. Even when I worked for the construction company, I didn't set a timetable for each task. Rather I set daily goals, which I met every day and I was highly productive. So, if I can set and meet daily goals, I'll be back in the groove that I moved with for so many years prior to commuting five steps from bedroom to office rather than 14 miles and 30 minutes.

S.M.A.R.T. goals to the rescue again! I'm setting up some new directions for the New Year and this is oh so relevant. Thank you for being a role model and have a great, productive day!

Bill, yet again something else we have in common (no shocking me), as I am not really a resolution person, but try to also set goals that are attainable for me as I go along in life. So, very much can relate here. Have a wonderful Thursday now :)