Important Rules To Follow:
Rule #1
Write down your goals. It helps to make them realistic and
easy.
Rule #2
Goals must be specific, measurable, and provable.
What not to do: "I want to be wealthy in the year 2000."
An actionable goal: "I will put aside 10% of my income in
a retirement account for the next year."
Rule #3
Start now! Take immediate action within 48 hours.
By doing something immediately--making a call or looking
up the information you need--your goals will feel more real
and specific.
Rule #4
Put a written copy of your goals where you see them every
day.
Good places include your organizer, bathroom, or kitchen.
Rule #5
Share your goals with someone you love and trust.
Support and help from family and friends are invaluable.
Rule #6
Develop goals that fit with your values.
If your value ladder showed
that spending more time with family was important, translate
that into a goal such as, "Picnic at the park with the kids
every Saturday at noon."
Rule #7
Review your goals at least every 12 months.
At a minimum, review your goals at least once a year (like
in the last week of December). This will help to refocus your
efforts and urge you to recommit emotionally.
MsMoney.com has two tools to help clarify your goals and
objectives:
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