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Chris Hubinsky, a life-long friend and president of Hucor Technologies Ltd., inspired me to create something I call the Hubinsky Goal Circle. It is a never-ending method of self-improvement. His theory is much like the Japanese concept, Kaizen, of continual improvement. He stated that if we spend too much time in one area of our life it would become unbalanced. The other areas of our life would suffer from lack of attention. Each priority deserves equal attention and time spent in developing it. I took his concept a step further and applied it to my priority and goal development continuum. This method provides a way to continuously make goals and evaluate your progress all the while gaining success with all of your priority areas.

This description is very confusing if you just try to visualize it. Therefore, goto the URL in the bottom of the page to review the diagram as you read (ezinearticles would not upload the image). The objective of this diagram is to list and organize your goals as a visual representation. For starters draw a circle large enough to write in, I would say about seven inches in diameter. In the center of the circle is you, write your name or a description of where you ultimately want to be in your life. Then all around you write each priority in order. Place the goals, in the circle, in the order that you are going to achieve them. Have your short-term goals lead up to the long-term goals. The point of this circle is to get you organized and focused.

Now you are organized and can focus on exactly what you’re working towards. Let’s get into how to put the circle to use. Start by working on the first goal in the segment. If the goal is very large or if you have difficulty doing too much at once, do only the first goal inside of the first priority segment. Many people are very good at multi-tasking and can do all of the “Goal 1’s” at the same time. If you can multi-task that is great. If not, that is ok too. Remember, this diagram is to provide a visual, organized list and chart your progress. Reaching goals as fast as possible doesnt guarantee the completion of each goal or objective. Some goals may be skills which require much time to fully acquire and master.
Once you finish the first goal, work on the second goal in each segment working your way around the circle. If two goals begin to conflict with each other go with the higher priority. Once you made it completely around the circle you need to evaluate your progress. Determine the success of each goal in terms of meeting its objective and in terms of serving the long-term goal. If the goal was unsuccessful, then determine why and try again. When there is a success, then move on to the next goal in the segment.

This method ensures continuous development in all the important areas of your life. The premise of this is similar to the Knights of the Round Table where each member was of equal status. Each goal is equally important and should be given the same respect. You can not spend all of your time on just one priority. If you did, everything else in your life would fall apart. Balance with improvement is essential and that is exactly what this circle maintains.

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