See (and Set) Your Sights

I did something earlier this year that I have wanted to do for a long time–I purchased my own firearm. I’m not a total greenhorn when it comes to handling a gun, but I’m not super confident either. So, I did what any brand new, responsible gun owner would do, and I registered for a pistol-shooting basics class. One of the things we learned was how to aim at our target (I said BASICS). And ya know what? For a novice shooter, I’m not a bad shot.

In Kingsford’s book “Brain-powered Weight Loss,” Step 8, she says “If you don’t aim for a target, you will never hit anything.” That statement is so simple that one might be tempted to overlook it. She suggests making goals, SMART goals. Please pardon me if I have discussed SMART goals in the past, but they are very important and bear repeating. SMART is an acronym for:

·         Specific–this is pretty self-explanatory

·         Measurable–use actual figures, dates, stuff you can measure

·         Attainable–make sure it’s reachable

·         Realistic–make sure it’s a good representation of what you want

·         Timely–give it a completion date that is not so far off that you’ll forget about it

I’ve probably also said this before too, but a goal that is NOT written down is only a wish. So set some written goals for your financial health.

Don’t wish your life away. Plan and achieve, my friend!