Setting Goals and Objectives as an Artist
A person with a clear purpose will make progress, even on the roughest road. A person with no purpose will make no progress, even on the smoothest road. Thomas Carlyle
Setting goals and objectives are important to your success as an artist. What are your goals? What does your dream life look like? Do you have your goals recorded or written down so that you can read through them regularly? Here are 5 reasons why you need to have clearly defined goals for yourself in every area of life- mentally, spiritually, physically, socially, financially, etc.
First of all, it’ll help you stay on track. You’ll have a road map of where you’re going (overall destination) and stops along the way (sub-goals). You’ll be able to measure your progress. It’s true that you won’t be able to know exactly what your path will look like. There will be unexpected opportunities as well as obstacles that come up but at least you’ll be headed in the right direction.
You’ll have less wasted time and you’ll get more done. Not only will you be able to schedule times to work on your goals, but you’ll be able to take advantage of unscheduled opportunities that come up. Let’s say, for example, that a family member offers to do some chores for you which gives you a few extra hours. If you have your goals written out, you can take full advantage of…
