How to Set Killer Goals as a Freelancer

3 Steps to Achieving Success

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If you struggle to clearly set and achieve your goals — whether personally or professionally — you’re not alone. You’re human.

I used to think “setting goals” meant imagining something I wanted to do and eventually doing it. (Sometimes I even followed up my good intentions with action.)

But the truth is I’m not very disciplined or good at keeping myself accountable.

It wasn’t until my first job out of college that I learned the real value of setting strategic goals. My career success depended on me achieving them. I learned to embrace their purpose within the broader vision of our organization.

But honestly, it wasn’t until I studied business that I learned there’s a proven process for designing goals that are clear and actionable.

Now as a creative entrepreneur, I’ve realized how important it is to use this process when setting goals. I no longer have supervisors and coworkers checking in to see if I’m hitting my sales numbers or marketing KPIs, so this gives me the structure I need.

I’ve put together a combination of what I’ve learned from business coaching, professional development, and my experience in an office job and as a freelancer. Thankfully, these methods weren’t…