tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post3622166586213089508..comments2024-03-28T00:13:55.918-07:00Comments on A Frugal Family's Journey: DOES WRITING DOWN GOALS GUARANTEE SUCCESS?A Frugal Family's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-23958829246402721792017-01-28T17:22:00.720-08:002017-01-28T17:22:00.720-08:00Agree - 100%. Writing goals down on paper make the...Agree - 100%. Writing goals down on paper make them more real. Plus, now they are physically located somewhere. One just has to make a conscious effort to check in once in awhile to see how they are doing...Similar to the periodic dental and medical check-ups. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Regards, AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-31238044477735344802017-01-28T17:17:34.868-08:002017-01-28T17:17:34.868-08:00Thank you. And because you've commented, I wi...Thank you. And because you've commented, I will make sure you add you to this list. :)<br /><br />Best wishes and success! AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-75902112241013345192017-01-28T17:16:42.508-08:002017-01-28T17:16:42.508-08:00Glad you liked the post FerdiS. :) I will add a li...Glad you liked the post FerdiS. :) I will add a link to your 2017 goals. I guess I missed it because I had only gone back to January 1st. :)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting. Best wishes on your goals my friend. AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-14854310436719169172017-01-28T10:02:40.619-08:002017-01-28T10:02:40.619-08:00Awesome article! I wish I would have made the lis...Awesome article! I wish I would have made the list! ;)Passive Income Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698511310449851311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-27167728248198275622017-01-24T06:13:20.451-08:002017-01-24T06:13:20.451-08:00Interesting topic because I used to think writing ...Interesting topic because I used to think writing goals down didn't make much difference. But when you are busy and trying to keep track of everything going on in life, it's nice to have your goals on paper to review. I find it keeps me on track and focused.<br /><i>Visit me at <a href="http://TheDividendLife.com" rel="nofollow">TheDividendLife.com</a></i>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911552624016425883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-35636900607288023432017-01-23T23:56:55.943-08:002017-01-23T23:56:55.943-08:00Hi, AFFJ -- thanks for compiling the list of goals...Hi, AFFJ -- thanks for compiling the list of goals links. It's interesting to see what other bloggers are hoping to accomplish in 2017. I wrote mine in December and have some stretching goals, including a new one for option income.<br /><br />I really like your family goals -- it is great to set some R&R goals like you do. All the best and have fun with those!<br /><br />Cheers<br />FerdiS, DivGro FerdiS, DivGrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330193431527796718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-15053436689409344062017-01-23T21:25:35.897-08:002017-01-23T21:25:35.897-08:00By the way, hope you don't mind, we just added...By the way, hope you don't mind, we just added your goals post to this post. ;)<br /><br />AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-54934304962824270132017-01-23T21:23:36.965-08:002017-01-23T21:23:36.965-08:00Glad to hear you started. I believe the first step...Glad to hear you started. I believe the first step to success (in anything) is to start! ;) Good luck accomplishing your goals. Remember that even if you don't accomplish them, you are generally better off than when you had started. The key is to continue to move forward one step at a time. <br /><br />Best wishes. AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-74975228140201012312017-01-23T21:20:58.326-08:002017-01-23T21:20:58.326-08:00We also write down both short term and long term g...We also write down both short term and long term goals so we completely understand where your coming from. Whether it is revisiting our short term or long term goal, it always seems to help us re-focus and adjust where necessary to get back on track. As humans, it is natural to lose focus once in a while. That is why checking on your goals periodically is such a critical step for success. It certainly doesn't hurt to be able to cross off a goal or two once a while! If for nothing more, for that personal satisfaction and motivation as you had said. :)<br /><br />Appreciate the comment. Regards. AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-51565046161113928442017-01-23T21:14:38.408-08:002017-01-23T21:14:38.408-08:00Well said! SMART goals, well is a smart thing to d...Well said! SMART goals, well is a smart thing to do. Although we broke it down in a slightly different way, we essentially follow the rules of SMART goals. <br /><br />We create both long and short term goals for our family. We find that short term goals are more achievable. And we use each and every victory as momentum to the bigger victory, the long term goals! :)<br /><br />Thanks for you valued input. Wishing you nothing but success on your personal journey! AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-22170877633872412472017-01-23T21:09:12.548-08:002017-01-23T21:09:12.548-08:00I hear what your saying and agree that setting goa...I hear what your saying and agree that setting goals helps to keep one heading in the right direction. Although there is great satisfaction that comes with accomplishing a goal, one can still benefit from an unfinished goal. As in your case, you realized a better way to maximize your tax savings. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting. Hope you don't mind, we will add your recent goals post to this post. :)<br /><br />Best wishes and continued success! AFFJA Frugal Family's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093532273552790517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-57292003174377795392017-01-23T17:05:27.086-08:002017-01-23T17:05:27.086-08:00It's only my first year at setting goals but I...It's only my first year at setting goals but I believe I have set myself a pretty decent task. I think I can achieve them and will do anything possible to reach my goals. Buy, Hold Longhttp://www.buyholdlong.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-39189097563910315682017-01-23T15:14:45.494-08:002017-01-23T15:14:45.494-08:00I actually enjoy revisiting my long term goals fir...I actually enjoy revisiting my long term goals first as it gives me the opportunity to reflect on what has changed in my life, what hasn't, what is working and what's not. After that I make my short term SMART goals.<br /><br />I cannot say this is the wisest or dumbest way but it works for me. Writing down both long & short term goals I feel focused and structured. Also visually seeing progress is satisfying, motivating and a validation that my strategy is executing correctly.Ken-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300956470113874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-34929282464341397832017-01-23T07:26:05.432-08:002017-01-23T07:26:05.432-08:00I have a feeling it does. It helps reinforce goals...I have a feeling it does. It helps reinforce goals. The problem is with creating goals which are spread over a longer duration. I would like to split those goals into smaller sub goals (measurable). The key is to make goals SMART<br /><br />Specific – target a specific area for improvement.<br />Measurable – quantify or at least suggest an indicator of progress.<br />Assignable – specify who will do it.<br />Realistic – state what results can realistically be achieved, given available resources.<br />Time-related – specify when the result(s) can be achieved.dividendgeekhttp://dividendgeek.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893129263573703047.post-83914498723794256182017-01-23T06:30:47.878-08:002017-01-23T06:30:47.878-08:00I just went through posting about my goals for 201...I just went through posting about my goals for 2017 & after. I realized that focusing on creating and implementing systems in place is better than simply having goals. The ultimate objective is to do the best financial decisions for you. <br /><br />For example, I max out my 401 (k) and save a ton in taxes. The money is invested in a lower yielding index fund there. While I may miss a goal in 2017 because of that, I am better off overall because I am deferring taxes on dividends in the accumulation phase. Plus, once I rollover that 401 (k) into and IRA that consists of dividend paying stocks in a few years, I would have much more dividend income than by merely investing in a taxable account to hit a goal for the sake of hitting a goal.<br /><br />Good luck in your investing journey!<br /><br />DGIDividend Growth Investorhttp://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2017/01/my-goals-for-2017-and-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com