From Goals To MITs

Is it time to rethink the wisdom of goal setting? We've all been taught the value of setting goals that are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound. But what happens when we have too many goals? Even if our goals fit the SMART criteria, having multiple goals inevitably results in competing interests, each vying for our time and attention. And just because we know what outcome we want (e.g., to lose 10 pounds in 12 weeks), doesn't necessarily mean we know what to do toda...