tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post3228163874344356165..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Another YearTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-33445384669433479492010-01-03T17:03:29.685-07:002010-01-03T17:03:29.685-07:00Thanks Terry. I'm not sure what my goals are a...Thanks Terry. I'm not sure what my goals are at the moment. Just planning to enjoy the rest of Christmas, and then enjoy the rest of my Mum's visit. The future will creep up on me one way or another I expect.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-65001579393511818382009-12-31T09:22:49.226-07:002009-12-31T09:22:49.226-07:00I use the acronym CROW when goal setting: Concrete...I use the acronym CROW when goal setting: Concrete, Realistic, Observable, and Worthwhile.Samhttp://www.salvatorefalco.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-551812676198628632009-12-31T06:11:51.328-07:002009-12-31T06:11:51.328-07:00Maryann - wishing is nice, but working gets the jo...Maryann - wishing is nice, but working gets the job done<br /><br />Debra - Yes, Nicola's blog article refers to the SMART system. A good way to remember.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-4312841068962255172009-12-30T21:05:03.592-07:002009-12-30T21:05:03.592-07:00Great post, Terry. I follow the acronym SMART for ...Great post, Terry. I follow the acronym SMART for my goals: Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timed.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-55913589493228748572009-12-30T20:52:18.265-07:002009-12-30T20:52:18.265-07:00Very helpful info, Terry. I like that Konrath defi...Very helpful info, Terry. I like that Konrath defined the goals the way he did. Too often we waste time wishing, when we would be better off working toward a goal as you outlined,.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-63607232944213406312009-12-30T19:00:28.218-07:002009-12-30T19:00:28.218-07:00Elizabeth - Those were year-old goals; as my blogg...Elizabeth - Those were year-old goals; as my blogging got more serious, website updates moved down to once a month (unless there's something noteworthy to add)Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-60067743903730655822009-12-30T18:54:32.588-07:002009-12-30T18:54:32.588-07:00I like the way you divided up the different things...I like the way you divided up the different things you needed to do. I like baby steps, too--but I like the way you *organized* the steps. <br /><br />Ack. I need to make the website update a goal of mine, too...<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-5227088525557747962009-12-30T17:37:26.586-07:002009-12-30T17:37:26.586-07:00Exactly, Marie - and you can refine that so you ha...Exactly, Marie - and you can refine that so you have a goal of submitting to 5 agents, or writing 1000 words a day, etc. Those small steps mean you're rewarding yourself for success along the way to the big picture.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-55308873338107927612009-12-30T17:21:55.204-07:002009-12-30T17:21:55.204-07:00Good post, Terry. I do most of it right now. I c...Good post, Terry. I do most of it right now. I convince my critique group to put their goals (realistic) onto paper and we each get a copy. Then we check in weekly to see how we're doing (I'm in charge of the wet noodle) and we work towards our goals. I made the mistake for years putting on my goals - to sell a book - well, that wasn't realistic, because I couldn't control if a publisher would buy my book or not, so now my goal is to submit a book or two, I can control that goal.<br /><br />Marie<br />www.marietuhart.comMarie Tuharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140971635915166589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-52786682426888302392009-12-30T14:22:18.963-07:002009-12-30T14:22:18.963-07:00Booklover, sounds like you have exactly the right ...Booklover, sounds like you have exactly the right idea.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-85761296538606436442009-12-30T13:56:23.532-07:002009-12-30T13:56:23.532-07:00I like to make small changes throughout the year. ...I like to make small changes throughout the year. If I make many small changes, I tend to stick with them and a big change.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tracey Dbooklover0226https://www.blogger.com/profile/17837337361837154604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-52652114528595374542009-12-30T12:31:34.463-07:002009-12-30T12:31:34.463-07:00Judy - good luck. It helps if you have a 'goal...Judy - good luck. It helps if you have a 'goal buddy' -- someone you can check in with once a week to keep each other motivated.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-8622836416980638182009-12-30T12:27:29.080-07:002009-12-30T12:27:29.080-07:00I am going to try and stick with my goals this yea...I am going to try and stick with my goals this year. I got my fingers and toes crossedJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625886775965231468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-6469719579275446342009-12-30T11:51:26.076-07:002009-12-30T11:51:26.076-07:00Sounds Perfect, Patricia - and one you can accompl...Sounds Perfect, Patricia - and one you can accomplish straightaway and check off your list! <br /><br />I've been seeing a lot of "dreams" posted around lately: Get an Agent, Get Published. Until you break them down into things YOU can control, they're not really goals.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-5654612117808661552009-12-30T11:41:22.826-07:002009-12-30T11:41:22.826-07:00Good advice, Terry. Writing goals down and posting...Good advice, Terry. Writing goals down and posting them where I need to keep looking at them is a great help to me. The number one goal on my list should be to hang my bulletin board behind my desk so I have a place to post my goals. LOLPatricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-36625230924163911772009-12-30T10:41:12.179-07:002009-12-30T10:41:12.179-07:00I make hubby's resolutions, not mine. That way...I make hubby's resolutions, not mine. That way there's no breakage on my part.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-20192632803620943622009-12-30T08:50:10.669-07:002009-12-30T08:50:10.669-07:00I like JA Konrath's statement that goals must ...I like JA Konrath's statement that goals must be within your own power. Goals are very different from resolutions, at least for me. Goals are something I work toward. Resolutions are something I can break :)<br />Happy 2010!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-85141704597610536542009-12-30T07:31:04.100-07:002009-12-30T07:31:04.100-07:00Jemi - I make resolutions for hubby. Measurable go...Jemi - I make resolutions for hubby. Measurable goals are more manageable and help set a routine. Heck, "eat chocolate every day" is a measurable goal!Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-206857175690649662009-12-30T07:22:31.147-07:002009-12-30T07:22:31.147-07:00All good advice. I tend to tinker in little bits w...All good advice. I tend to tinker in little bits with my life rather than set resolutions. Life is so busy, adding more to it just creates unnecessary stress - and who needs that? :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com