Have you struggled with setting goals that stick and actually drive you toward success? In this seventh waypoint of the Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into a fresh approach to goal setting by introducing HARD goals (Heartfelt, Animated, Required, and Difficult) and showing you how to make them strengths-based. Learn how to align your goals with your natural talents, avoid common pitfalls, and create a clear vision for your future.

Key Quote

“You have what you need to achieve any goal you set for yourself already inside of you.”

Key Points/Topics Covered

• Why SMART Goals Often Fall Short: The limitations of traditional SMART goals and how HARD goals provide a deeper connection to your purpose.
• The HARD Goals Framework:
  • Heartfelt: Tapping into your “why” for intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
  • Animated: Visualizing your goals creatively to stir emotion and commitment.
  • Required: Recognizing why achieving this goal is non-negotiable and identifying the necessary steps.
  • Difficult: Finding the “sweet spot” of challenge—20–30% beyond your comfort zone.
• Strengths-Based Goal Setting: Using the CliftonStrengths framework to identify how your natural talents can support or hinder your success.
• Practical Example: How using the strengths wheel can help you visually map your talents to your goals.
• Mindset Shift: Overcoming perfectionism and procrastination by learning to “dial up” or “dial down” your talent themes.

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Action Steps to Start Today

• Write down your top three heartfelt reasons for pursuing your goal.
• Use the animated step to draw a visual representation of your goal.
• Evaluate what is required—break your goals into 90-day, 30-day, and 1-week milestones.
• Highlight your CliftonStrengths themes in green (helpful), yellow (potential blockers), or red (hindrances) using the strengths wheel.

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Sheri Miter Serial Entrepreneur

Sheri Miter is a serial entrepreneur. Her first business was selling painted rocks to neighbors when she was 7! This entrepreneurial spirit led her to many failures but also some huge successes, such as a Chimney Cleaning business with her husband Tom, a professional firefighter, and eventually a business as a Mary Kay sales director. While in Mary Kay, Sheri led her team to six-figure years multiple times, and YES, she drove the iconic pink Cadillac for part of her career!

Despite her success as a Sales Director in Mary Kay, Sheri found herself at a crossroads after 25 years. She began to question if this was the path she truly wanted for the next decade of her life. Even after achieving her best year, she felt a sense of weariness and asked herself, 'Is it ever going to be enough?' This internal struggle led her to a brave decision- to step away from her role as a Sales Director and embark on a new journey. This journey led her to become a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. Today, Sheri has crafted a life she loves, assisting other highly successful women to discover their 'what’s next' career. She is passionate about working with women who have achieved success making the money, but are now eager to make an impact by unleashing their God-given strengths and embracing their true calling!

When Sheri isn’t busy with her clients or recording a new podcast, she cherishes her time with her grandkids and embarks on exciting adventures with her husband. Their escapades often include the beach, biking, or out boats. At the end of a fulfilling day, they savor the beauty of the sunset with a cocktail in hand, a testament to Sheri's belief in enjoying life's journey.

Sheri’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Futuristic, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Command, Strategic.

Her motto is “Life is way too short, so we HAVE to enjoy the journey.”