Are Career Goals Necessary?
Sometimes we are so focused on the success of our employers that we forget our success. If you're not working towards any goals, you will find yourself wasting a lot of time because you are not looking ahead.
You will also experience some stagnation in your skills and career, which will cost you time and money in the long run. Without setting objectives, expectations, or goals, it’s easier to get comfortable and stuck.
Setting goals will boost your confidence and hold you accountable to something you desire. If you feel like there are areas in your life that are lacking, start setting goals, and you will see the difference. It’s never too late to start if you don’t have any goals, yesterday was the best time, but there's still time today. 
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares more about the importance of career goals. Learn how to set smart goals that will help you move up at the pace you need to be moving to achieve your goals and create the career you desire. 
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show 
[00:46] Today’s Topic: Career Goals and why they are necessary 
[02:37] Short-term goals and long-term goals 
[03:57] Setting goals to boost your confidence and be accountable 
[05:53] How having goals will help you move up at the right pace 
[06:51] Being flexible with goals to experience growth 
[08:00] Stop getting too comfortable, be open to change and opportunities 
[11:44] Smart goals; What your goals need to be like 
[11:51] Being Specific with your goals 
[12:45] Setting Measurable goals
[13:12] Setting Realistic goals and timelines 
[14:01] Get clear on your goals and road map to move in the right direction
[15:40] Write your goals down and hold yourself accountable 
[16:36] How to plan your advancement and get your boss involved  
[18:22]  Special Announcement 
 
Notable Quotes 

If you're not working towards something, you will not accomplish anything
Setting goals is a real confidence booster 
The longer you wait to start setting your goals, the easier it becomes to get comfortable and stuck. 
If you don't have Goals, it is never too late to start, yesterday was the best time, but there's still time today.
Sometimes as you move toward certain goals, they change who you are as a person
Goals move you out of your comfort zone and allow you to grow as a person 
The more comfortable you get at something, the harder it is to leave, so make sure it’s serving you  
If setting goals is overwhelming, work backward, think about what you want your life to look like, and then set goals that will allow you to reach that place 

 
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