Dennis M. Postema

December 2025

Celebrate Milestones: Goalposts and Rewards

Big goals can feel overwhelming until you break them into smaller milestones—goalposts—and celebrate along the way. The GPS workbook recommends selecting three graduated goalposts for each goal and assigning a reward to each. For example, if your goal is to start a business, your first goalpost might be saving your start‑up capital in six months, […]

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Kick Procrastination: Set a Start Date and Start Now

Procrastination isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a dream killer. Many of us set goals without ever committing to a start date. Without a specific date to begin taking steps, goals remain hypothetical; there is no accountability and nothing changes. I once set a goal to launch a new product “someday,” and years passed without progress.

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From Plan to Progress: Keeping Score and Setting New Challenges

Ideas are easy; execution is hard. That’s why the GPS program emphasises creating action plans, tracking progress and continuously setting new challenges. Start by breaking your goal into microsteps—small, manageable actions. If your goal is to eliminate $5,000 of credit card debt in eighteen months, divide $5,000 by 18 to get about $280 per month.

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Types of Goals: Mapping Your Path to Success

Not all goals are created equal. Some are simple and immediate—like making a long‑overdue phone call—while others are ambitious, such as saving for your child’s education. As Zig Ziglar famously said, “A goal properly set is halfway reached”jeffshore.com. By categorising your goals, you ensure each one is properly set and planned. The GPS workbook identifies

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