Stop Dreaming & Start Doing: A Practical Guide for Getting What You Want With SMART Goals - Paperback

by Annette Richmond Ma (Author)

Some of us are born planners. Some of us are not. But, the truth is that some things require a plan. If you're going on vacation you don't just get in the car and drive. You have a destination picked out and a plan to get there. The plan might include what route you'll take, how many miles you'll drive each day, where you'll get gas, and where you'll stop and rest. Getting to your destination is your goal and how you'll get there is your Action Plan. Setting goals can help you accomplish whatever you set out to do. In this book you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to set SMART goals and create your personal Action Plan. You'll be in charge of setting your own goals. You'll be the one figuring out what you need to do and setting a time frame for doing it. But, there will be plenty of concrete examples to help you along the way. You can stop dreaming and start doing today.

Author Biography

Annette Richmond, MA is Founder and Executive Editor of career-intelligence.com. Having changed careers several times, including working as a recruiter and career counselor, she has a unique perspective on career management. When starting career-intelligence.com over a decade ago, her goal was to provide a one-stop online career resource. In addition to being a writer, speaker and consultant, Richmond contributes articles to various other sites including Forbes Woman. She's been quoted on career-related topics in numerous outlets including Vault, Monster, and the Wall Street Journal. For timely, relevant career information and advice visit career-intelligence.com and follow her on Twitter @careerintell