Insights from ‘Your Best Year Ever’ by Michael Hyatt

Question 1

What does S.M.A.R.T.E.R. stand for in goal setting?

Answer 1

Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Risky, Time-keyed & Triggered, Exciting, Relevant

Question 2

True or False: Specific goals increase clarity and make it easier to make decisions that support them.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘A measurable goal should allow you to track _______ and progress.’

Answer 3

percentage complete or success rate

Question 4

What is the benefit of setting a ‘risky’ goal over a ‘reasonable’ goal?

Answer 4

Risky goals increase performance as they challenge individuals, leading to greater achievement.

Question 5

Provide an example of a time-keyed and triggered goal.

Answer 5

‘I will read two biographies of great leaders each month by reading every night at 9 PM.’

Question 6

True or False: Setting more than two major goals every three months improves goal accomplishment odds.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What should you add to a limiting belief to transform it into a liberating truth?

Answer 7

Add the word ‘yet’ to the limiting belief.

Question 8

Why should you write down two meaningful reasons for pursuing a goal?

Answer 8

To remind yourself of the motivation and excitement behind the goal when you feel like quitting.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: ‘Setting specific ______ for a goal creates urgency and boosts completion odds.’

Answer 9

time or deadlines

Question 10

Why is relevance important when setting goals?

Answer 10

Ensuring a goal is relevant prevents overcommitting, which can lower the chances of accomplishing any goal.

Question 11

How can specificity in a goal reduce indecision?

Answer 11

It provides clarity on actions needed, helping direct focus and avoid uncertainty.

Question 12

What is an example of making a goal actionable?

Answer 12

Instead of ‘Be an avid reader,’ set ‘Read one biography a month.’

Question 13

How does tracking success rates help in achieving a goal?

Answer 13

It allows you to measure progress, take pride in achievements, and stay motivated.

Question 14

Why might someone change a goal from ‘Read more’ to ‘Read more biographies of great leaders’?

Answer 14

Specific goals help clarify focus, making it easier to decide what to read.

Question 15

True or False: Setting reasonable goals is recommended in all goal-setting systems.

Answer 15

False