#61: From Vague to Visionary: The 7 B's of Goal-Setting Success

Season #3

 Episode Overview: In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, host Melissa Manning takes you through the transformative process of turning your goals from blurry to bold using her signature "7 B's" framework. Whether you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your aspirations, this step-by-step guide will help you create meaningful, actionable, and motivating goals that align with your core values and vision.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brainstorm without limits.

  • Boost the meaning behind your goals.

  • Break down big goals into manageable steps.

  • Be specific using the SMART framework.

  • Benchmark your progress.

  • Beef up your goals to challenge yourself.

  • Boldly commit and declare your goals.

Actionable Insights:

  • Write down all your ambitious goals without censoring yourself.

  • Clarify the "why" behind each goal to boost motivation.

  • Break goals down using Melissa's milestone map: major, minor, and micro-milestones.

  • Use the SMART goal criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.

  • Set measurable benchmarks to track progress.

  • Push your goals beyond your comfort zone.

  • Share your goals for accountability.

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Episode Highlights:

  • [01:00] Introduction to goal-setting and the power of clarity

  • [05:20] Why vague goals lead to procrastination

  • [12:45] Breaking down goals using Melissa's milestone map

  • [20:30] How to measure success with benchmarks

  • [32:10] The importance of accountability and commitment

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About the Host:

Melissa Manning is an audacious founder, financial expert, and advocate for women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship and wealth-building. She is passionate about helping women break barriers and create financial independence through bold action and strategic investments.

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