What Goal would you set?
If the proverbial Genie told you that you could set one personal Goal for 2025 and you were guaranteed to be successful, what Goal would you set?
Take your time. This is an auspicious moment.
And we are not used to thinking this way. We are used to setting incremental goals based on where we are right now.
But now you can be Aspirational!
If you could really set one, Big Goal – knowing you would not fail – what would it be?
No, I don’t suggest that you actually set that as one of your Goals for 2025. But don’t disregard it either. This exercise lets us dream about what we really want – with no boundaries. It gives you a clue to your Aspirations. So, even if you don’t set that one exact Big Goal, I encourage you to set at least one of your 2025 Goals in that direction.
For example, perhaps you have not been working out much and your Big Genie Goal is “Work Out Every Day.” That’s pretty big! But setting a Goal that is more doable would be a better place to start.
Or if your Goal was “Become the CEO of my organization.” Maybe this cannot happen that quickly, but perhaps you need to set a Goal to get more serious about that promotion you have been musing about.
While many people are setting their New Year Resolutions this week. I encourage you to instead set New Year Goals. You can read more about the difference in this article I wrote for the Washington Post a number of years ago. And here is a link to some free, short videos that can help you set goals most effectively.
The New Year is an exciting time to set goals and to consider how to have an even more fulfilling and impactful life. I encourage you to try this exercise today and set some empowering, aspirational goals for 2025. Good Luck and Happy New Year!
