“Make it Happen”
“Just Do It”
“Seize the Day”
These quick little quotes are meant to inspire and help you achieve the goals you set for yourself. But what happens when three little words aren’t so inspirational? The pros will tell you it takes more than a catchy phrase to achieve your goals. It takes a carefully cultivated plan and more than a handful of ambition and dedication. Everyone creates a New Year’s resolution for themselves; it’s up to you to become the achiever that makes their goals a reality. Here’s how you can set achievable career goals for 2019.
Take Inventory
Look at where you are right now. It’s difficult to map out your 2019 career goals if you don’t reflect on your current role and how you got there. It’s important to note that a little bit of this is up to fate. With diet and exercise, you can lose a dedicated amount of weight if you stick to the plan 100 percent. Career aspirations aren’t quite the same. Sometimes you do absolutely everything right and you still don’t get the promotion. Respect that a part of the process is out of your control, and all you can do is your best.
Dictate Your Decisions
Make a choice regarding your career. It’s easy to say you want to “do better” at your job in 2019, but is that a measurable goal? How will you know you’ve achieved it? Creating a detailed log of your short-term and long-term career goals will help you stay on track and reflect again at the end of 2019. Write it down to keep yourself accountable and to give yourself room to grow.
Take the First Step
Everyone starts somewhere. Think of the most successful industry leaders you know — the Elon Musks, the Mark Cubans. They were beginners once too. And they didn’t get where they are today alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it, and seek counsel constantly from mentors and colleagues. Even if your goal seems overwhelming, there is always a natural first step. For example, if your goal is to change career paths and gain an MBA in supply chain management, you’re going to need to start by doing preliminary research and scheduling a GRE test. Start small and don’t quit.
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