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WHAT ARE YOUR LIFELONG GOALS?
"I was in New Orleans, driving across the country simply because I wanted to. I enjoy driving, it's very zen if you do it right. I'd just finished up my hot wings at the restaurant (4 out of 10 at best), and asked the waitress for a piece of paper. She gave me one from of her server book made for taking orders.

I sat there for the next hour and thought about my goals, 1 to 3 years out. That's not very long for big goals. I've heard it said that people overestimate how much they can get done in a year, and significantly underestimate how much they can do in 10 years.

I wrote down 8 S.M.A.R.T. goals (very important, we will talk about those later) and designed the general Kaizen habits I'll need to get there. Slipping the paper into the book, I forgot about it for 2 years.

I was at my coworking startup office when it appeared again. I smiled, put the book down, and read through the list. My expression changed. In some form or fashion, I had completed every single goal on that list. This was my first encounter with the power of S.M.A.R.T. goals.

I still groan when "motivational speakers" talk about manifesting your future by writing your goals down and "envisioning" your success. Now, I can accept there's some real truth to that. It's an important part of the process. But the reason I could "set it and forget it" is because I worked my Kaizen habits day after day.

"What are your lifelong goals?" is a tough question for anyone. But we can figure them out with a little bit of effort. This is why I built Forge, an optional upgrade you can access on conquer.today. Take a look and see if it's right for you. After this, there's more Helm issues coming up. Let's roll."
JD ARBUCKLE

THE FORGE PROCESS: PLAY IT S.M.A.R.T.
If you've been struggling with finding your passion or purpose, this is your answer. Forge will help you create a personal vision and mission, and then break those down into something concrete.

S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
"Smart" goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Specific means there is a crystal-clear objective to pass or "fail". Measurable means there is some sort of way to track progress. Attainable means it is logically possible for you to reach success. Relevant means you're connected enough to this goal to stay passionate. Timely means there is a future date when this goal expires and needs to be reviewed.

EXAMPLES
"Lose weight" is not specific or measurable. "Lose 15 pounds by Christmas" is both. "Spend more time with family and friends" doesn't meet the criteria. "Take a trip to Disneyland in September" does. "Become an astronaut in 1 year" or, "Hike Everest 3 months from now" are not attainable. If you are a graphic designer, "Get hired on an oil rig in 30 days" is likely not relevant or exciting to you. And finally, "Write 1 book" meets all of the criteria except timely.

THE MISSING PIECE
If you were given a blank sheet of paper right now, it might be difficult to start cranking out your long-term goals. The truth is, none of us really know where we are going to be 5 years from now. That's why Forge starts with something called Visioneering. We find your core values and build your personal mission statement. By following a larger mission, your goals and path can adjust while you remain completely satisfied and fulfilled. Below is the full Forge curriculum.

UNLOCK FOUR CAMPAIGNS
Each campaign contains intel to read, missions to complete, and equipment to download. You will be able to ask questions or seek advice in the comments, and work at your own pace. Unlock:

CAMPAIGN ONE: CREATE A VISION
Intel: Learn How to Create A Value Based Vision for Your Life
Mission: Execute The Cartography Mission and Find Your Center
Equipment: Use The Visioneering Template with Printable Posters

CAMPAIGN TWO: BUILD A ROAD MAP
Intel: Learn How to Break Down A Vision Into Achievable Goals
Mission: Execute The Cartography Mission and Build Your Map
Equipment: Use The Goals Template and Benchmark Calculator

CAMPAIGN THREE: SET YOUR CUSTOM HABITS
Intel: Learn Why Kaizen is The #1 Way to Stick to Your Goals
Mission: Execute The Kaizen Mission and Find Your Kaizen Habits
Equipment: Use The CNQR Kaizen Habit Generator and Habit List

CAMPAIGN FOUR: ENJOY YOUR LIFE
Intel: Learn How to Customize Your Daily Routine
Mission: Execute The Embark Mission and Complete Your First Day
Equipment: Use The Routines and Weekly Review Template

FORGE USERS
We've launched Forge previously on Conquer Today, and continued to make upgrades to the program over time. Here are what some of the graduates had to say.

"I have been through exercises to see what I value, but I never thought about having a creed to propel myself forward. This is awesome!"
JAMES

"I’ve been doing this for the past week, and have seen some positive results and felt a lot better overall! Thank you."
QZ

"This. This is why I keep coming back. I’ve been struggling with quitting smoking, and it’s taking all my mental faculties, but I’m always happy to travel back here."
ERIC

Wow! That’s all I can say. First experience here and this is amazing."
DENVER

"I really appreciate all the worksheets to help stay focused and organized. They are helpful tools and I hope to see more."
NIC

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