How To Set Goals

Let's go over how to set goals AND how to accomplish them.
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[elmagnificodep]

My wife and I finished baby step 2 back in 2011. My wife and I went from obese to normal weight over the course of this year. We got sick and tired of literally being sick and tired. We set specific numbers for the scale. Dave is right. Once we set a specific number then it made it obtainable.

[LIFEOFADESIGNER]

Uncle Dave always dropping gems thank you

[MotivationandGrowth]

I like the emphasis on having a vision and a “why.”

[WOCassity]

I'm laughing because this morning, I started my post Christmas ritual of sitting down with a new 5 subject notebook and writing down my goals for 2018. I brainstorm things I want to accomplish and I pick 5 personal goals a year, then I journal each idea. If the goal is too big for one year, I start another notebook and break it down over 3 to 5 years. I write up a pros/cons list for each goal to figure out what I should do and SHOULDN"T DO for each goal in order to achieve it. Great stuff. (P.S. After listening to the video, I think I'm gonna take Dave's advice and set some other goals to complete the Wheel of Life. That sounds like FUN!)

[lauranesterenko]

SMART goals - specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, time-based

[opa]

You the man. Just turned 29, and money ain't a thing. Life's good. but I plan to stay on track and stay smart. That's the major key thing I have learned from you very fast. love ya Dave

[michelemarie]

I always love your videos. Thank you for what you share Dave and allow others to as well.

[BryceJohnson]

Debt free, just got my dream job! Also signed up to take the GMAT in order to get my MBA! With cash obviously ;) thanks dave! You changed my family tree!

[callmecordelia]

By God's grace and some hard work I was able to accomplish the Financial goals that I set for 2018. For 2019 I would like to set and reach goals in these other areas. :)

[Ghislaine]

Happy new year Dave. Thank you for all you do!

[CynthiaAva]

Thank you for everything you do. I've just discovered you, believe it or not...and I'm dedicating the year ahead to accomplishing the baby steps and getting myself financially "on track." God bless you and may He continue to use you to help, influence, guide.

[durden]

Amen Dave 2018 is the year our lives change for the better! Happy New Year!!!

[michelarosier]

Great video and great advice. I'm ready to set my goals for 2018 and ask the Lord for strength to complete my goals in reality👍 Happy New year Dave.

[tsniebeling]

You rock, Dave! Happy New Year! You inspire! :)

[outdoorsnevada]

I think with Goals people just need to set realistic things. I have my list of 10 things I want to do and I don't allow myself to add anything else without accomplishing something on the list. A vacation, a purchase, attending school, save up money for something specific... Etc.

[robboggess]

Dave Ramsey, could you do a review on investment aps for beginners such as Stash and Acorns? Thank you!

[adamporter]

Can you do any content for viewers from the U.K.? I wish we had a smartvester our investments are different to the USA ones. Thanks for the videos dave your very informative.

[kmahmoud]

Napleon Hill method, from think and grow rich book, 1937. Thanks Dive!!

[michaelliechti]

We enjoy seeing other people succeed in their own personal goals in our social connections. Your help has been very influential in their success— thanks! Happy New Year!!

[jeramiahcox]

Dave, did you see the Executive Order the President signed on Dec 21st 2017? Please read and record some type of rant or explanation please!