10 questions to ask yourself to check if your goal is exceptional

We all haves wishes, dreams and hope and the bridge to make it a reality is a pathway called goal. Goals help us gain more clarity and direction, there is a lot of thinking and shaping that goes behind it, questions of all sorts — What, why, where, how and when are the tools that can help us gain one step closer to knowing what achieving them would feel like.

Let’s for a moment assume a simple goal of exercising everyday, let’s allow the barrage of questions to shape this goal: What? — Exercise everyday, Why? — To prioritize health and stay fit, Where? At home, How? Start with 7 minute workout routine, When? — Morning 6:00 AM. We can do this with all goals however if you want your goal to be exceptional, we need to delve a little deeper to seek answers from within, the honest the answers the more exceptional it gets.

Ask yourself these 10 questions and gift yourself an exceptional goal that you can achieve:

1. Is this really my goal?

2. What am I truly seeking in achieving this goal?

3. What is the cost of achieving this goal and am I willing to bear the cost?

4. Who will support me and not support me in this process and how do I leverage them?

5. What are the key steps and result areas I should be focusing?

6. What is the first step in my process?

7. How will I stay motivated and focused during my whole process?

8. Who will share my success with?

9. Are there people known to me who have achieved this nature of goal, what would be their best advice (Create a list and ask them)?

10. Are there any hacks or ways to move faster, better and farther?

Shape your goals, a goal well set gives you a better leverage in achieving it. Do remember to keep seeking answers and enjoy the journey!