1. THE POWER OF BABY STEPS: How to Achieve

2. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
Understand keys to success
Learn about goals
Make the connection between goals and success
Master the concept and use of Baby Steps

3. Keys to “Success” Remember and celebrate your achievements so far
Accepted to a major university
Narrowed field of study to a major
Identified internship or job opportunities

4. More Keys to “Success” Keep learning from others Family & friends
Informational interviews
What Should I Do With My Life? (Po Bronson)

5. And More Keys to “Success”
Define your next achievement
Create an action plan
Work your plan (just do it)

6. What is a goal? Definition? Examples?
The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed; an objective.
Examples?

7. What makes a good goal?
A good goal is SMART
A bad goal is DUMB

8. S.M.A.R.T. GOALS Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant
Timeline / Trackable

9. Specific Goals I will send out resumes.
Better: I will find 25 accounting firms in greater Indianapolis and send each company a resume and cover letter by November 1st.

10. Measurable Goals I want to do well in classes my last semester.
Better: I want to earn a 3.85 GPA in my last semester.

11. Attainable Goals
I want to earn my MBA within 6 months year of graduation.
Better: Want to earn my MBA within five years of graduation.

12. Relevant Goals
I want to improve my piano skills before getting an accounting job.
Better: I want to improve my public speaking skills before applying for sales jobs.
Goal must also be something you choose – not something that’s thrust upon you.

13. Trackable Goals (Timeline)
Get a job
Better: I will:
Research at least 20 major companies in my field by the end of May
Set up 3 informational interviews in May
Send out 25 resumes by May 20
Goals are dreams with deadlines Diana Scharf Hunt

14. D.U.M.B. Goals
Dateless
Unsupportive
Muddy
Beyond reach

15. Choosing Goals PROJECT yourself forward LET YOURSELF DREAM VISUALIZE
Be SPECIFIC

16. Choosing Goals Just the first step
Must design AND WORK an action plan to achieve your goals

17. HANDS-ON LEARNING: SETTING GOALS & MAKING AN ACTION PLAN

18. Volunteer Must be able to take instruction well
Our goal: Get the volunteer to shake my hand
Action Plan
Clear instruction
Clear order

19. Using Goals: Your Action Plan!

20. Fall Goals Pick a goal you want to achieve Devise an action plan
Action I’ll take
Resources I’ll need
Timeline for completion
Support that is available to me
Be SPECIFIC and set a TIME LINE

21. What obstructs achievement?
Poorly defined goals
Not knowing your weaknesses

22. Perceived Weaknesses of Today’s Graduates
The Northwestern Lindquist-Endicott Report, Northwestern University
Unrealistic expectations
Poor communication skills
No practical work experience
Lack of initiative and workplace ethics
Minimal understanding of the World of Work
Inappropriate attitude
Undesirable personal qualities
Lack of career direction and goals

23. What else obstructs achievement?
Physical obstacles
Knowledge
Skills / Ability
Psychological barriers

24. Psychological barriers: F.E.A.R.
False Evidence Appearing Real
Common fears:
Fear of failure
Fear of success
Use your logic microscope!
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

25. Psychological barriers: Motivation
Sometimes you “won’t feel like it”
Recognize this & prepare for it
Build and use your support system

26. PEOPLE WHO HELP
Friends
Family
Advisors
Counselors
Mentors

27. PEOPLE WHO HINDER
Friends
Family
Advisors
Counselors
Mentors

28. STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!
PEOPLE WHO HINDER
STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE!!!

29. Psychological barriers: Habits
THINGS I DO I LOVE (what helps me achieve)

30. Psychological barriers: Habits
THINGS I DO I LOVE (what helps me achieve?)
THINGS I DO I HATE
(what keeps me from doing?)

31. Psychological barriers: Habits
THINGS I DO I LOVE (what helps me achieve?)
KEEP DOING THESE!
THINGS I DO I HATE
(what keeps me from achieving?)
WORK ON
CHANGING THESE
HABITS!

32. Psychological barriers: Feeling overwhelmed
Too much all at once
Unexpected interruptions
Multiple priorities

33. The Power of Baby Steps They directly support a bigger goal
You have all the resources at hand
You can finish them in ½ hour or less
A mountain is climbed
a single step at a time.

34. The Power of Baby Steps Look at your goal
Review the first step in your action plan
Does it pass the baby step test?
Does it directly support a bigger goal?
Do you have all the resources at hand?
Can you can finish it in ½ hour or less?
If not, keep breaking it down!

35. Your Action Plans Examples? Questions?
Don’t forget the Keys To Success!

36. ENJOY YOUR SUCCESS (you earned it!)
“There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.”
Logan Pearsall Smith