tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post8720592387173920758..comments2023-09-16T15:03:34.579+07:00Comments on Adam Heine: Making Smart GoalsAdam Heinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-29529994157369313362010-07-05T08:33:58.803+07:002010-07-05T08:33:58.803+07:00Congrats on the agent, Tahlia! Good luck with the ...Congrats on the agent, Tahlia! Good luck with the next step :-)Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-10886778800064627412010-07-05T08:07:04.509+07:002010-07-05T08:07:04.509+07:00That was a heartening post Adam, it looks like my ...That was a heartening post Adam, it looks like my goals are smart. At least they're clear. <br /><br />Step one was to write the YA fantasy novel that was bursting into my mind. Once that was done the goal was to get an agent. Now that's done, the goal is to get published. I'm writing a few short stories on the way but haven't had any published yet. (I almost won a competition though.) <br /><br />Once I'm published the goal will be to sell enough books to prove to my husband that the time I spent on it was worthwhile. Mmm, we'll see.<br /><br />If you're interested, you can take a look at ch1 at <br />http://publishersearch.wordpress.com/lethal-inheritance/Tahliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590148176559001288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-31821118979218473872010-07-02T07:00:10.926+07:002010-07-02T07:00:10.926+07:00Thanks, Amy! And thank you for stopping by. It'...Thanks, Amy! And thank you for stopping by. It's always good to connect with other fostering/adopting parents. The kids need us, aye?<br /><br />Where in China were you living?Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-15944289656361939652010-07-01T22:22:26.939+07:002010-07-01T22:22:26.939+07:00Hey Adam,
I just found your blog through your comm...Hey Adam,<br />I just found your blog through your comment on Bookends. I was intrigued by the fact that you live in Thailand and foster children. We just moved back from China a year ago where we spent 8 years fostering our oldest daughter until we were old enough to adopt her. I've vacationed in Thailand many times over the years I lived in Asia. Love it. Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading more from you.<br /><br />Take care,<br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-38586855491354240632010-07-01T06:47:06.687+07:002010-07-01T06:47:06.687+07:00Susan, no problem. And I've seen that video! I...Susan, no problem. And I've seen that video! It's pretty spot-on, if somewhat difficult to put into practice.<br /><br />Lyla (and others): I totally do that too. The thing that keeps me from making goals (esp. long term deadlines) is because I don't want to fail. I (you, we) need to get over this if I'm going to get anywhere!Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-88902393541636957572010-07-01T02:41:52.844+07:002010-07-01T02:41:52.844+07:00I like the counting rejections thing. That sounds ...I like the counting rejections thing. That sounds like a good place for me to start, since I'm one of those people who weighs the odds and gives up before even starting. Great post!Lylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828965110399028753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-55807409028821096922010-07-01T00:32:14.180+07:002010-07-01T00:32:14.180+07:00Hey, thanks for the linkage! :)
Hi, my name is Su...Hey, thanks for the linkage! :)<br /><br />Hi, my name is Sue, and I'm a planner. <br /><br />I'm always making plans and I reach many of my goals (certainly not all), but rarely in the timeline I originally planned. This is where I learn to be gentle with myself for not meeting <i>all</i> the goals, and understanding that I generally am overly optimistic in what can be accomplished in a given time period.<br /><br />All that being said, I hew pretty close to the SMART approach. It's very engineering-ish. :)<br /><br />I think it's very important to know WHY you have a particular goal. Sometimes we say "I want to become an engineer," when what we really mean is "I want to use my talents to solve problems that have meaning." Knowing the true underlying desire helps to make sure that all your SMART planning will land you in a place where you feel the accomplishment as profound and real.<br /><br />Along those lines, <a href="http://literarylab.blogspot.com/2010/05/ding-in-universe_20.html" rel="nofollow">here's an amazing video</a> that's worth the 10 min to watch. (I'll probably blog about it soon) It talks about how people are motivated by having autonomy in their lives, mastery over their work, and knowing their purpose. It sang true for my with my writing. :)<br /><br />Good luck your goal planning!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-60890523057689802082010-06-30T22:54:44.294+07:002010-06-30T22:54:44.294+07:00I am not SMART. :( Boo.
Ah well.
Interesting po...I am not SMART. :( Boo.<br /><br />Ah well. <br /><br />Interesting post!L. T. Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448176940211118898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-20885476411995483202010-06-30T22:43:42.116+07:002010-06-30T22:43:42.116+07:00Wow, if rejection's a measure of production, I...Wow, if rejection's a measure of production, I'm quite productive ;)Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-29013036318168407312010-06-30T19:53:14.959+07:002010-06-30T19:53:14.959+07:00Now I remember why his name sounded familiar to me...<i>Now</i> I remember why his name sounded familiar to me! I've read his article on rejection before. It's a cool writeup.Ricardo Barehttp://www.ricardobare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-15279817408854286752010-06-30T19:07:40.491+07:002010-06-30T19:07:40.491+07:00I cringe when I see this, which is probably one re...I cringe when I see this, which is probably one reason why I don't achieve more than I do!fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.com