4. Goal Setting
Help in creating goals for your Graduation Project
Remember SMART
S self obtainable
5. Goal Setting
Help in creating goals for your Graduation Project
Remember SMART
S self obtainable
M meaningful
6. Goal Setting
Help in creating goals for your Graduation Project
Remember SMART
S self obtainable
M meaningful
A attainable
7. Goal Setting
Help in creating goals for your Graduation Project
Remember SMART
S self obtainable
M meaningful
A attainable
R realistic
8. Goal Setting
Help in creating goals for your Graduation Project
Remember SMART
S self obtainable
M meaningful
A attainable
R realistic
T time bound
9. Rule #1 ~ Self performance based, not
outcome based
Earn a Division I Decrease my mile
track scholarship time by 45 seconds
10. Rule #1 ~ Self performance based, not
outcome based
ED
S ED S
BA
E BA
Earn a Division I CE
Decrease my mile
N
trackM
O scholarship time MA45 seconds
by
U TC F OR
O ER
P
11. Rule #1 ~ Self performance based, not
outcome based
ED
S ED BA
S
E BA
Earn a Division I CE
Decrease my mile
N
trackM
O scholarship time MA45 seconds
by
U TC F OR
O ER
P
You should set goals over which you have as much control as
possible.
12. Rule #1 ~ Self performance based, not
outcome based
ED
S ED BA
S
E BA
Earn a Division I CE
Decrease my mile
N
trackM
O scholarship time MA45 seconds
by
U TC F OR
O ER
P
You should set goals over which you have as much control as
possible.
There is nothing more dispiriting than failing to achieve a
personal goal for reasons beyond your control.
13. Rule #1 ~ Self performance based, not
outcome based
ED
S ED BA
S
E BA
Earn a Division I CE
Decrease my mile
N
trackM
O scholarship time MA45 seconds
by
U TC F OR
O ER
P
You should set goals over which you have as much control as
possible.
There is nothing more dispiriting than failing to achieve a
personal goal for reasons beyond your control.
If you base your goals on personal performance, then you can
keep control over the achievement of your goals and draw
satisfaction from them.
16. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO!
I want to get in better
shape
17. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better
shape
18. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
19. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
I want to play the
piano
20. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
I want to play the I want play Cannon
piano in D
21. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
I want to play the I want play Cannon
piano in D
I want to help the
people of Haiti
22. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
I want to play the I want play Cannon
piano in D
I want to help the I want to raise $400
people of Haiti for Haiti relief.
23. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
I want to play the I want play Cannon
piano in D
I want to help the I want to raise $400
people of Haiti for Haiti relief.
I want to become a
doctor
24. Rule #2 ~ Measurable
NO! YES!
I want to get in better I want to run a mile
shape under 7 min
I want to play the I want play Cannon
piano in D
I want to help the I want to raise $400
people of Haiti for Haiti relief.
I want to become a Learn what its like to
doctor be a doctor.
28. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
29. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
30. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
Cure breast cancer
31. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
Cure breast cancer Lead a team in the
breast cancer 2 Day
32. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
Cure breast cancer Lead a team in the
breast cancer 2 Day
Become a famous
fashion designer
33. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
Cure breast cancer Lead a team in the
breast cancer 2 Day
Become a famous
Job shadow a designer
fashion designer to see if it could be a
potential career
34. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
Cure breast cancer Lead a team in the
breast cancer 2 Day
Become a famous
Job shadow a designer
fashion designer to see if it could be a
Sign a record potential career
contract with my
band
35. Rule #3 ~ Attainable
NO! YES!
Create world peace Raise $200 for Darfur
Cure breast cancer Lead a team in the
breast cancer 2 Day
Become a famous
Job shadow a designer
fashion designer to see if it could be a
Sign a record potential career
contract with my Create a press kit for
band my band
37. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
38. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
39. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had
40. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had
Serve the community in a way that means something to you and
the group you serve
41. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had
Serve the community in a way that means something to you and
the group you serve
Challenging in some way, not necessarily difficult
42. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had
Serve the community in a way that means something to you and
the group you serve
Challenging in some way, not necessarily difficult
This project should not be:
43. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had
Serve the community in a way that means something to you and
the group you serve
Challenging in some way, not necessarily difficult
This project should not be:
Meaningless community service
44. Rule #4 ~ Relevant
This project should do one of the following:
Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)
Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had
Serve the community in a way that means something to you and
the group you serve
Challenging in some way, not necessarily difficult
This project should not be:
Meaningless community service
A waste of your time
46. Rule #4 ~ Relevant: Including
The Why
I want to run a mile under 7 min to prepare for college
lacrosse
47. Rule #4 ~ Relevant: Including
The Why
I want to run a mile under 7 min to prepare for college
lacrosse
I want play Cannon in D on the piano so I can perform
at weddings for friends and family
48. Rule #4 ~ Relevant: Including
The Why
I want to run a mile under 7 min to prepare for college
lacrosse
I want play Cannon in D on the piano so I can perform
at weddings for friends and family
I want to raise $400 for Haiti relief because I feel
strongly about this cause
49. Rule #4 ~ Relevant: Including
The Why
I want to run a mile under 7 min to prepare for college
lacrosse
I want play Cannon in D on the piano so I can perform
at weddings for friends and family
I want to raise $400 for Haiti relief because I feel
strongly about this cause
Learn what its like to be a doctor because I am
considering premed in college
51. Rule #5 ~ Time bound
Remember you only have 30 hours
52. Rule #5 ~ Time bound
Remember you only have 30 hours
If your project is something you will continue
after this course, what specifically can you do
in the time given.
53. Rule #5 ~ Time bound
Remember you only have 30 hours
If your project is something you will continue
after this course, what specifically can you do
in the time given.
30 hours will go faster than you think plan
this ahead of time by working out a rough
draft time line
54. ADDITIONAL TIPS
Find sources of motivation
Be sure you can attain the resources you need. Ex: Holding a 3 on 3
tournament is great, but can you find a venue
Tell others about your goals to help keep you focused
Leave room for change, be flexible
Set mini goals along the way
Know when and who to ask for help
If your project is something you enjoy, achieving your goals will be
both easy and rewarding
Identify obstacles and roadblocks from the start
