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SMART Goals framework

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A goal-setting methodology that emphasizes creating goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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Ali Abdaal

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Ali Abdaal recommends ✓ High confidence
"This is where something like the SMART goals framework is actually quite helpful. You know, it's got its issues, but like you know set a goal that's specific, measurable, attainable or achievable, relevant, and timebound."
From: The mistake people make with setting goals • ▶ 0:18 • Feb 2026

Attribution: Ali explicitly recommends the SMART goals framework as helpful for creating clarity in goal setting, despite acknowledging it has some issues.

Ali Abdaal recommends ✓ High confidence
"This is where something like the SMART goals framework is actually quite helpful. You know, it's got its issues, but like you know set a goal that's specific, measurable, attainable or achievable, relevant, and timebound."
From: The top mistake people make in setting goals • ▶ 0:18 • Feb 2026

Attribution: Ali explicitly recommends the SMART goals framework as helpful for goal setting, despite acknowledging it has some issues