POA - Purpose Outcome Action

Sat, 2026-07-25_

High-level life/business planning.

Concept

The primary reason most people don’t achieve their goals is because they don’t understand the reason WHY they want to achieve the goal.
They don’t understand the PURPOSE of the goal.

As a result, the goal setting method includes identifying the Purpose (Why) behind the goal.

Those who whant to achieve their goals have to answer to three questions:

1. What is the specific result I am committed to achieving?

   • This is the "O" – the "Outcome" they are after.

2. What is my PURPOSE? WHY do I want to do this?

   • This is the "P" – the "Purpose".
   • Once the purpose is defined, this "WHY" will get you to follow through.

3. What specific actions must I take to make this happen?

   • This is the "A" – for the Action plan

Planning

By When	Action Plan	Outcome/Result	Purpose
A
B
C

1. Write the goals in the "Outcome/Result" column

2. Identify up to two solid reasons WHY you must achieve the goal. When identifying the Purposes behind each goal, remember to use language that is anchored by emotion.
   The only reason we want to achieve something is because of the way we think it will make us FEEL as a result of achieving it.
   So, if your goal is to find a new job, a Purpose for achieving that goal might be: "Because of the confidence, excitement and security I will FEEL by obtaining a new job".

3. Once you have up to two solid reasons WHY you want to achieve your goals, then write up two three Actions (Action Plan) that you can take immediately to begin to build the momentum you need to reach your goal.

Your Goals and the related Plan must be S.M.A.R.T

• S for Specific
• M for Measurable
• A for Attainable
• R for Results Oriented
• T for Timebound

Follow-through

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