{"id":10,"date":"2013-01-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/dreamempowernetwork\/short-term-vs-long-term-goals\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T19:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T19:02:27","slug":"short-term-vs-long-term-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/dreamempowernetwork\/short-term-vs-long-term-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Term Vs. Long Term Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Short Term Vs. Long Term Goals<\/h2>\n<p>Long terms goals are very important, but so are short term goals. Short term goals can help you stay motivated as you are working towards those long term goals. They are the little pats on the back along the way.<\/p>\n<p>They can be especially gratifying in <a href=\"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/blog\/category\/marketing\/\">network marketing<\/a>.\u00a0 A short term goal allows you to see that you are making progress in the bigger goal of having a successful business.\u00a0 A short term goal should be something that you can accomplish in about three months and something that you would not normally be able to do if it weren\u2019t for your business.\u00a0 Here are some examples of short term goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new summer wardrobe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A weekend getaway with your spouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay off a credit cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a debt free Christmas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Remodel your kids room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay off Loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Long term goals are those that keep you in your business for the long haul.\u00a0 Your short term goals are great and keep you motivated, but the long term goal is what it\u2019s all about.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great idea to have a visual board for your long term goals so that you see it as much as possible.\u00a0 Also, make a measurement stick \u2013 and mark off how much closer you\u2019re getting.\u00a0 Even if it\u2019s only 5% your first year, you are that much closer!<\/p>\n<p>Although we\u2019ve identified what short and long term goals are, what most people get stuck with is the most important part\u2026HOW to actually set their goals.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a quick step by step guide on how to set both your long term and short term goals:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Set aside time.<\/strong>\u00a0 It has to be quiet and uninterrupted time.\u00a0 I find it\u2019s best if you do this away from your house or business.\u00a0 Find a place that is inspiring for you.\u00a0 Go to the beach, in the mountains, or another favorite stop.\u00a0 Take a pad of paper, pencil\/pens and 2 different colored highlighters with you.<br \/>\n2. <strong>Start with a free flowing list of things you\u2019d like to accomplish.<\/strong>\u00a0 Ask yourself these questions, and write down any answer that come to mind:<\/p>\n<p>A. What do I want to do?<br \/>\nB. What do I want to have?<br \/>\nC. Where do I want to go?<br \/>\nD. Where do I want to live?<br \/>\nE. How many homes do I want to have? Where?<br \/>\nF. What contributions do I want to make to my community or the world?<br \/>\nG. How much do I want to earn?<br \/>\nH. How much do I want to invest?<br \/>\nI. How much do I want to save?<br \/>\nJ. What do I want to do for my children?<br \/>\nK. What do I want to do for my parents?<br \/>\nL. What will I do for fun?<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> You should have a pretty long list!!\u00a0 Probably a couple of pages.\u00a0 Now go back through and split between your long term and your short term goals.\u00a0 Remember, short term goals are things that you can accomplish in a 3 month period.\u00a0 Long term goals would take longer than that.\u00a0 <strong>Highlight short terms goals one color and long term goals another.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4.<\/strong> Starting with short term goals:\u00a0 Take a new sheet of paper and <strong>write down your TOP TEN short term goals.<\/strong>\u00a0 Those you feel the most attachment to.\u00a0 (But keep your big list\u2026)you can use the rest later.<br \/>\n<strong>5.<\/strong> Schedule those short term goals into appropriate quarters of your upcoming year.\u00a0 Three or so a quarter (one will have 4).\u00a0 You have set your short term goals for the year!<br \/>\n<strong>6.<\/strong> Now let\u2019s turn to your long term goals.\u00a0 This is a little harder, and often takes the buy in of your spouse as well.\u00a0 But this is a good place to start.\u00a0 I believe in taking the opposite approach with long term goals.\u00a0 Start culling your list 5 at a time.\u00a0 Line through your LEAST important 5 long term goals.\u00a0 Next 5.\u00a0 Do this until you CANNOT compromise OR you are down to 5-8 long term goals.<br \/>\n<strong>7.<\/strong> When you get home, <strong>talk to your spouse about what the MOST IMPORTANT FIVE long term goals are for you to work towards.<\/strong>\u00a0 Now you have your long term goals.<\/p>\n<p>Both short term goals and long term goals are important.\u00a0 Take some time to set your short term goals and long term goals this week.\u00a0 Share them with your family \u2013 you\u2019ll find they are much more patient with your business when they know what your goals really are!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short Term Vs. Long Term Goals Long terms goals are very important, but so are short term goals. Short term goals can help you stay motivated as you are working towards those long term goals. They are the little pats on the back along the way. 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