The eight steps to achieve continuing education goals are: Decide Specifically What Education Goal

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The eight steps to achieve continuing education goals are:

Decide Specifically What Education Goal is to be Accomplished

Write Down the Ultimate Education Goal

Writing down goal moves it from the brain to something that can be held and visualized
The act of writing down the goal provides direction
A written goal provides guidance for research on how to accomplish the education goal

Set a Completion Date for Education Goal

A completion date sets a deadline for achieving the goal
Deadlines create the inner need not to fail
Deadlines help motivate completion
Establish intermediate deadlines for incremental completion of a large goal, such as a bachelor’s degree

Make a List All Required Actions to Achieve Goal

First make a list of large incremental steps for achieving the goal
Then make a list all requirements necessary
Organize and prioritize the list
This list is used to check off steps and show progress in achieving educational goal

Now Start Down the Road to Education Goal Achievement

Enroll in a program, which research indicates meets education goal
Make all the necessary arrangements for completing the course; such as a dedicated study room, dedicated study time, let friends know times not available, etc.
Arrange financial obligations; such as employer assistance, financial aid through school, education loan, etc.

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