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Sketchy Ideas Episode 3: SMART Goals vs Agile Doing Debate

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2:40 Intro

  • Opening remarks

    • 3:00 Q1

    • Can you alter your SMART goal before your deadline?
      • No, your goal was set before your effort began
      • “Your best thinking happens before you start your goal” -M
      • You don’t adjust the goal, you adjust the plans
      • “What you learn along the way will help you set more realistic goals next time.” -M
      • Evaluate your attempts, where did you fail and where did you succeed

        • 6:40 Brad Gif

        • “When the world throws a curveball, your plans may need to change.” -B
        • Plan and adjust
        • “You may not know what you’re good at along the way” -B
        • “Just do, and move forward” -B

          • 9:25 Debate Q1 together

          • Rules, Conditions, Constraints, and Barriers → Can Change
          • Success Measurement → Doesn’t Change
          • “If I’m gonna take the time to set a goal, I should set a goal around things that really matter.” -M
          • “If you’re not making money, you don’t have a business.” -M
          • Business:
            • Your number 1 typical priority needs to be about financial stability
            • Personal:
              • If my monthly expenses are exceeding my monthly income, my conditions may change drastically next month.
              • If you’re missing a part of a SMART goal, should you try to just figure it out?
                • No, you’ll end up wasting time and effort. Build out your goal and simplify the process.

                  • 12:48 Q2

                  • How Agile doing works with a team
                  • “When working with a team, your communication needs to be at an ultimate high.” -B
                  • Group communication keeps the common goal in sight
                  • “With a clear vision, backed by good intent, you’re good to go” -B
                  • VISTAS
                    • Vison
                    • Intent
                    • Strategy
                    • Tactic
                    • Accountability
                    • Support

                      • 15:10 Michael debates Q2

                      • A good team goes through
                        • Forming
                        • Storming
                        • Norming
                        • Performing
                        • Before being able to approach a goal with agility.
                          • Shared mission
                          • Common vision
                          • Aligned values
                          • Clear expectations

                            • 22:15 Q3 SMART goals or Agile for traveling

                            • Both.
                            • Fixed and flexible variables
                              • Transportation, housing, funds

                                • 25:06 Brad Map Meme

                                • “Understanding constraints lets you operate within them.” -M
                                • Agile Doing = Smaller, but more frequent amounts of work throughout the process
                                • SMART Goal = The work gets done before the process starts

                                  • 34:30 - Overview/End remarks

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