Comments on: Dream Big, But Don’t Forget The Small Stuff

By: Rob@Baby Prams

Rob@Baby Prams — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:56:53 +0000

Good post, and all very true. Only for me I think just having a big “dream” or long-term goal works best. It allows be to be single-minded in my dogged pursuit of this goal and also helps because there is no space for me to get distracted from spending time doing things that are not going to help me achieve this goal.

I understand that short and medium term goals are good and all its just for me, they don’t work as well. Yes I am a young guy so yes your stereotype holds true.

Dan O’Neil says… Whatever works for you is great!

By: Riggie@internet business

Riggie@internet business — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:47:50 +0000

Great post Dan! I find setting the smaller goals daily and weekly to be the most important goal setting components. It helps me take action on a daily basis. Lately I started putting all my goals onto a software called "The Journal" to keep them in front of me all day. -Riggie Riggie's last blog post..Marketing Mistakes Checklist and some Examples Dan O'Neil says... Thanks for stopping by Riggie, I'll take a look into this software you mention.

By: Tessa Foris

Tessa Foris — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:45:27 +0000

You’re so right here, Dan. I keep a daily accomplishments list and it really helps me to stay focused on all the little things I do within a day.
Thanks for the great post!
,Tessa

Dan O’Neil says… Thanks Tessa – a daily accomplishments list is a great name for that! Much nicer than a daily task list. Thanks.

By: Jessica@California Real Estate License

Jessica@California Real Estate License — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:13:56 +0000

Some true tips that hit home. I am and always have been a dreamer, but I also expect more from myself than I should. If someone can do a task in three days, I expect myself to get it done in one day. Usually it just causes burn out and makes me lose interest in what I am doing.

However, I have been working diligently to set smaller, more realistic and obtainable goals along the way. This way, even though I am still pushing myself, I also get a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment along the way as I meet those smaller goals.

The point is, smaller “milestone” goals are the way to go.

@Jessica Thanks for your visit and comments, Dan.

By: Chloe@Prams

Chloe@Prams — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:57:43 +0000

This is definatly true about me and my boyfriend.
He has not problem going after the major obstacles in our life where as i focus on keeping the place organized which helps keep the lubrication in the engine to make those long term goals achievable.
I think in this instance me and my partner compliment each other well.

Thanks Chloe I think you have a great strength there. It’s really important to remember to include each other in the whole goal setting process too! Dan.