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Use This Acronym to Create and Complete S.M.A.R.T. Goals Get more done with this five-step system.

By Brian Tracy

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It's hard to achieve success without goals. Not only do goals give you a target, but they also incentivize to keep moving forward. That's why it's important to be specific about the goals you set.

Brian Tracy uses a simple acronym to create good goals: S.M.A.R.T.

The "S" stands for specific. Are your goals specific? For example, you shouldn't set a goal to get in better shape. Instead, you should set a goal about how specifically you plan to do that, perhaps by going to the gym three times per week or cutting out potato chips from your diet.

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Brian Tracy

Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, Speaker and Author

Brian Tracy is chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International. He is the leading coach on the topics of leadership, self-esteem, goals and success psychology. Learn more at BrianTracy.com

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