"Shoot for the stars but if you happen to miss shoot for the moon instead."
Setting achievable expectations
"Shoot for the stars but if you happen to miss shoot for the moon instead."
This is a quote about setting expectations.
Some people
(ME)
End up setting their expectations too high and end up without achieving anything at all.
That’s when this quote comes in:
“Shoot for the stars but if you happen to miss shoot for the moon instead.”
This means that if you’ve recognised you’ve underachieved your aim, redirect your goal and achieve the next best thing.
Here is an acronym to help you set achievable expectations.
S - S stands for specific, you have to make your expectations/goals specific and clear- you have to know what you are working towards.
M- M stands for measurable, your expectations/goals need to be something you can measure, to see if you're making any progress, or if it’s time to shoot for the moon.
A- A stands for achievable, you know yourself and you know your capabilities, and your expectation/ goal should be something you can achieve.
R- R stands for relevant, will the goal your setting actually benefit you? Or you're just wasting your time.
T- T stands for time-bound, your goal needs to be over a specific time period. For example, I want to be fit in 5 months.