Unit 5

The only goal level where some goals might not require supporting goals is level

4 (1 month-several months away)

Why does staying busy not count in areas like learning?

Being busy isn't the same as progressing toward a goal.

What are the 4 goal levels?

Level 1: Lifelong Level 2: 7-10 years away Level 3: 3-5 years away Level 4: 1 month-several months away

What does it mean to become a partner in your education?

You and your teachers have the same goals for you.

With the right listing of short- and intermediate-term goals, the long-term goal will

almost take care of itself

Coming up somewhat short on a short-term goal might be

cause to reevaluate

During the "refinement" stage, we

cross goals off the list

Long-term goals without supporting goals are

dreams

T/F: If a goal appears too hard, you should omit it.

false

While we can't predict everything life will bring us, we can aim for certain results when we know that

goal-setting can help us select consequences

What is meant by "goal levels"?

goals can be categorized by distance in the future

Good goals differ from New Year's resolutions in that

goals have supporting goals attached

What does it mean to say that goals make us stretch?

goals help us do more

The problem with a goal like "Earn more money" is that

it's too general

Brainstorming is thinking on ______

paper

Which of the following is true of goals? -They give us focus. -They make us competitive. -They manage the world. -They make you stronger.

they give us focus

What is the caution about people limiting themselves before they know what they're getting into?

they make a decision based on superficial information

How are goals like road maps?

they show you the way to where you want to go

Brainstorming is limited by

things you don't want to do

Brainstorming is

thinking wild

T/F: Goals that are closer to the present were more specific and detailed

true

The first law of goals is that an ________ goal is no goal at all.

unwritten

Adding goals during brainstorming, then crossing some off during refinement is

useful to creativity

Goals that are stated so they can be measured are best because

we can tell how close we are to attainment

To put foundations under our castles in the air is to

write specific goals

Being realistic means that

you can't do everything

If your goals make you feel guilty...

you may be demanding too much of yourself