Oftentimes, we, as humans tend to expect success when we aren’t even aware of what  success is, which ultimately leads to anything but success. This is because goal-setting is  fundamental to long-term success. After all, it’s difficult to get to the desired destination if  you haven’t clearly defined where your destination is.  

Goals help students in gaining perspective as they result in a collection of set achievements,  meaning that they allocate their resources and time more efficiently. 

Thus, in an attempt to explain how to attain the maximum success in life, we have  condensed 6 tips, read more to find out!

1. Use the verb-noun structure

Action items are intended to drive you to action, they shouldn’t simply be part of a to do list. Each action item should begin with a verb, for example: “Attend every class”,  “Review notes with study partner before major tests,” and “Finish homework each  night.” 

As seen in the examples, your to-do list should essentially consist of imperative  sentences as action items compel you to complete the task.

2. Plan strategically and tactically

The strategic part of goal-setting is to ask yourself to plan with the big picture in mind,  to plan ahead in time. For example: Simply writing “Join the track team” is not as  helpful as writing down “Join the track team” with the forethought that you want to  become the captain of the track team- you have to think ahead.  

The tactical part of an action plan is to ask yourself to break that big picture into  smaller, doable increments. If your action plan includes “Get an A in English,” the  action items need to include the steps to achieve that goal: “Read 10 pages each night  to finish my book on time”, “Annotate each soliloquy,” “Attend extra help sessions.”

3. Recognise when help is needed

Sometimes you might not be able to accomplish their goals without help from other people  or sources. For example, if your action item is to earn a 700 on the Math SAT, you may need  to get a tutor. The first step is to recognise that you need help, and the next is to have the  courage to ask for it.

4. Stop and reassess

About once a month, stop and reassess your action plan. Sometimes circumstances and  variables change, and those changes can affect your goals. Make sure you ask yourself, “Am  I still going down the right path?” “Have any variables changed that will affect my plan?”

5. Review action plans regularly

It’s also important that you regularly check in with your action plans. A pro-tip is to keep  your plan at the front of your binder so you can see and think about them often enough. An  easier way to do that is to keep your plans in the Notes section of the electronic devices you  frequently use.

6. Include a timeline

Some action plans and action items may be ongoing, while others have specific time  requirements. For example, for seniors applying to college, action items with deadlines are  critical. Make sure you include timelines when applicable, and encourage yourself to sync  those timelines with your calendars to achieve the best results.

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