You can think of the system as the process that sets you up to achieve the goal. Goals set the direction, but systems help ...

The goal has to be Attainable, remember? When you look at it that way, SMART goals are not goals in the way I would think of the word, in the sense of big dreams that inspire us to keep going.

The best way to start building your habits is using SMART goals which make your goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Make SMART goals Stratyner recommends the SMART method of goal setting: Ensure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

Setting operational goals fosters alignment, accountability and measurable progress toward business objectives.

Setting SMART goals Schrick recommends making SMART goals: those that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-sensitive.

For Skyler Xue, an Ace participant at First Tee – Greater Washington DC, taking part in the First Tee Leadership Series in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore was nothing short of life changing ...

Try using SMART goals by making them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Once you've got those set, think about your risk tolerance.