tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post5728792844742777394..comments2024-01-03T04:03:15.300-05:00Comments on S.P. Bowers: GoalsS.P. Bowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-85996475124033442622011-07-24T21:33:27.837-04:002011-07-24T21:33:27.837-04:00We like holding you accountable, mua ha ha ha. Oh...We like holding you accountable, mua ha ha ha. Oh wait was that out loud?S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-26475879916613631322011-07-24T21:32:53.405-04:002011-07-24T21:32:53.405-04:00Yes, I've found (the hard way of course) that ...Yes, I've found (the hard way of course) that I have to set goals independent of what has been happening. Each one has to be it's own thing.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-70842705871625339532011-07-24T13:02:49.113-04:002011-07-24T13:02:49.113-04:00I've got to set goals. Realistic, measurable o...I've got to set goals. Realistic, measurable ones. I only seem to get work done if I have deadlines, and being accountable to you guys helps a lot!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-47670033039043584542011-07-23T08:16:35.790-04:002011-07-23T08:16:35.790-04:00My goals need to be flexible and realistic. I can ...My goals need to be flexible and realistic. I can make some of the most ridiculous goals when my writing is really good. That's a key sign that the next month is going to hit a road block. ; )Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166450116524323462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-50238222073876988532011-07-23T06:25:35.118-04:002011-07-23T06:25:35.118-04:00Love the quote. We do need to be flexible to grab...Love the quote. We do need to be flexible to grab life as it passes us by regardless of our plans. Goals should only be set as far as they can help us. If they're not useful then we should find something else that is.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-40463758449320606442011-07-23T00:51:17.065-04:002011-07-23T00:51:17.065-04:00Only if my team scores 'em! ...
... many'...Only if my team scores 'em! ... <br /><br />... many's the time I've created my goals. I'm rather good at it. But then, I forget where I wrote them down or hare off in another direction completely.<br /><br />That doesn't mean I don't value the setting of them. They are infinitely useful in focusing my thoughts, they tick away at the back of the filing cabinet in my skull to pop forth when completed at the most unexpected times.<br /><br />My mantra for goal setting is a paraphrase of the immortal phrase from an immortal John Lennon song ..."life is what happens while we're busy making other plans"widdershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-70288550326441305202011-07-22T18:59:55.514-04:002011-07-22T18:59:55.514-04:00Ruth, We can't control everything and I think ...Ruth, We can't control everything and I think that is an important part of making a goal. We can't foresee what will happen in other areas of our life and we have to be able to let ourselves off the hook without the guilt.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-51274199883788265742011-07-22T18:58:41.005-04:002011-07-22T18:58:41.005-04:00Jill, I do better if I'm accountable too.Jill, I do better if I'm accountable too.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-57468978385298678352011-07-22T18:12:06.790-04:002011-07-22T18:12:06.790-04:00I like goals, but like you said they have to be do...I like goals, but like you said they have to be doable for what is going on in my life. Otherwise I drive myself crazy because I feel like a failure if I fall short. Which I just need to get over because I can't control everything!Ruthhttp://babyruthwrites.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-19370126971733279012011-07-22T15:41:38.511-04:002011-07-22T15:41:38.511-04:00Hey Spesh,
I like goals - mostly. [g] I do better...Hey Spesh,<br /><br />I like goals - mostly. [g] I do better when I am accountable to something, and I like having a goal to work toward, as long as the goal is set right. Aim too high, though, and I sometimes get a bit flustered.<br /><br />Love the goals thread!Jill W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13154417703559169377noreply@blogger.com