Navigating 2024: (End of Feb. Beginning of March.)March Manifesto: SMART Goals Meet Flexible Clarity
As we usher in March, it’s Ace Tully here, ready to navigate the complexities of growth with a blend of precision and adaptability. This month, my journey is guided by SMART goals, enhanced by the principle of “flexible clarity.” This is a phrase I coined during 2019 as I worked on a project to help transition longterm expats back to their own country.
Flexible clarity is about setting clear, attainable objectives while remaining open to the lessons and detours along the way. As much as we would love to have control over our own lives, COVID-19 taught me that we have to stay flexible.
Let’s dive into my goals for freelancing, Korean mastery, an Instagram campaign, and marathon training — crafted to drive progress and embrace adaptability.
Freelancing Expansion:
- Specific & Measurable: Secure 3 new projects or clients by month’s end.
- Achievable: Utilize targeted networking and social media strategies.
- Relevant: Grow my professional portfolio and income.
- Time-bound: Achieve this by March 31.
- Flexible Clarity: Stay receptive to feedback, adjusting my outreach strategies to better align with market demands and client needs.
Korean Language Mastery:
- Specific & Measurable: Integrate 15 new advanced Korean phrases into daily conversations.
- Achievable: Engage with language apps and weekly language exchanges.
- Relevant: Enhance communication skills for personal and professional growth.
- Time-bound: Daily practice with progress assessed weekly, culminating in March.
- Flexible Clarity: Adapt my learning focus based on conversational experiences and partner feedback, ensuring practical application of new knowledge.
Instagram Campaign for Positive English Coaching:
- Specific & Measurable: Launch a 100-day campaign sharing daily business phrases from my book, aiming for a 20% follower increase.
- Achievable: Prepare and schedule content in advance, interact with followers to build community.
- Relevant: Promote my book and establish myself as an authority in business English.
- Time-bound: Kick-off by mid-March, with daily posts for 100 days.
- Flexible Clarity: Monitor engagement and be prepared to adjust the content mix, keeping the campaign responsive and dynamic.
Marathon and Ultramarathon Training:
- Specific & Measurable: Complete the March 17 marathon; begin ultramarathon training with incremental mileage increases.
- Achievable: Follow a comprehensive training regimen, balancing running with recovery.
- Relevant: Achieve personal fitness goals and prepare for future races.
- Time-bound: Marathon completion by March 17; ultramarathon training to start immediately after.
- Flexible Clarity: Adjust training based on physical responses and recovery needs, ensuring health and performance are prioritized.
March is poised to be a month of purposeful action and reflective growth. By marrying SMART goals with the concept of flexible clarity, I’m not just chasing success; I’m embracing the journey with open arms and a nimble mindset. As I tackle each goal, I remain committed to the process, ready to pivot and learn from every experience. Join me as we navigate the balance between ambition and adaptability, proving that with the right approach, we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
Until next time, embrace the chaos, seek the balance, and march forward with intention.
— Ace Tully
