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VALUES BASED GOAL SETTING: How to DREAM BIG and Live the Life You Were Meant to Live (Empowered Leaders Series) Kindle Edition

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If traditional Goal Setting exercises worked, why are we setting the same New Year's Resolutions year after year? If SMART Goals were so SMART, why haven't we achieved our goals and started living the life of our dreams?

In this book, mentor, speaker, and leadership coach Stephanie Dee Smith shares the secret to moving Beyond SMART Goal Setting and on to Dream Goal Getting. She links our goals to our values, and suddenly it all becomes clear.

We’ve been setting the wrong goals!

Stephanie leads you through the 5 Steps to Discovering Your Core Values and Living Your Best Life Ever. And she reassures you that it’s not too late. If you think you have missed your opportunity for achieving your life’s Big Dreams, she shows readers, in her slightly “in your face” motivational style, “that is where you are wrong. And if you wait long enough, you are going to be DEAD WRONG.”

Every one of us was created for some great purpose.

At some point in our lives we have all felt that silent nudge. It starts like a quiet pull on our soul – a constant, almost sub-conscious reminder that tells us we should be doing something more with our lives.

The longer we ignore it, the louder it gets.

Stephanie shares a quote by Andrew Carnegie, “If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes”, reminding us that goals aren’t about checking boxes on a list, they are about inspiring our hopes and dreams.

Success in achieving those goals is simply a result of finding the right values-based habits and taking the necessary action steps to make them a part of your very essence.

If you’ve seen Stephanie speak in person, you’ve seen her big, excited personality fill the room. In this book, she has captured that lively spirit and her famous quips jump from the page, as in “You are not a tree” and “Never fight a goat over a patch of grass”.

Do you agree it’s time to move from Goal Setting to Goal Getting? This book is your guide for Dreaming Big and Living the Life You Were Meant to Live.



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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DXM52GL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 28, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 28, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1197 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0578732661
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stephanie Dee Smith
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Stephanie Dee Smith grew up in South Gate, California, in the shadows of downtown Los Angeles. A native Californian, for the past 35 years she has worked in municipal government for four different Southern California cities, working her way through the ranks from entry-level to her current Director-level position. Through the years she has authored over 100 articles on a variety of topics, including workplace change initiatives, personnel issues, business management, work/life balance, and financial planning. She regularly provides training to other government agencies throughout the western United States on these topics and enjoys helping others learn new ideas.

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There are plenty of "self-help" and "goal-setting" books out there — so leave them out there, where they belong, and PICK UP this one so you can start living YOUR intentional life.Stephanie doesn’t try to change you. She doesn’t give you answers. She does not offer tricks or philosophy.Why? Because this is your story to write, and with this book, she's handing you a pen.I have tried just about every self-help book out there for motivation and self-reflection. I keep looking in the wrong place. Like a good friend, she lets you come to your own conclusions, your own decisions, your own revelations. And you’re brave enough to do that because she shows you the magic and joy in that self-honesty.How many of us have tried to make our lives fit our goals, and watched them fail dismally, and sat in dismay when others succeeded? Listen to Stephanie to understand how to discover your own truth, your own values — and found your own goals that bring you joy and success.Read this book. You will not be disappointed. You will be changed for the better.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
Not only the author funny, an excellent writer, and clearly a beautiful from the inside out person... but her advice in this short read has really helped me realize that the community I’m helping now, is only a stepping stone to get me to where I ultimately want to be, which is helping children.

I had an idea come to me in the shower back when I was 22 that I’ve always held on to... Just thinking about starting an orphanage makes me cry and gives me a deep feeling of sorrow because I know how bad the system can be on kids... and while thinking about what my other huge project that I thought would be first... because it could bring in a ton of money and help a lot of women (and people in general)... but the reason I ultimately wanted to do it was so I’d have the money to start an orphanage... but her section of dreaming big and not worrying about the how it’s possible part, made me realize I need to make a vision board (or book) and go over it daily. Maybe I can figure it without a lot of money coming in.

I laughed quite a few times & once really hard... and actually cried quite a bit... including through the end of the book and my eyes are still wet.

She’s incredibly inspiring, clear... her stories give excellent visuals and give perfect understanding to the points she wants to get across.

I’m really really glad I got this, and I’m looking forward to her next one.

I hope you find a perfect piece of property for your farm Stephanie! I love to garden as well, and know how healing and rewarding it is.

My dad and I have also been looking at land for similar reasons... and you might already realize this, but in case you don’t... you can find just property with no house for so so so much less expensive! And since you have an RV, I’d say your half way there 😊

Good luck!!
I loved your book so much 💗💗💗
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
There are plenty of "self-help" and "goal-setting" books out there — so leave them out there, where they belong, and PICK UP this one so you can start living YOUR intentional life.

Stephanie doesn’t try to change you. She doesn’t give you answers. She does not offer tricks or philosophy.

Why? Because this is your story to write, and with this book, she's handing you a pen.

I have tried just about every self-help book out there for motivation and self-reflection. I keep looking in the wrong place. Like a good friend, she lets you come to your own conclusions, your own decisions, your own revelations. And you’re brave enough to do that because she shows you the magic and joy in that self-honesty.

How many of us have tried to make our lives fit our goals, and watched them fail dismally, and sat in dismay when others succeeded? Listen to Stephanie to understand how to discover your own truth, your own values — and found your own goals that bring you joy and success.

Read this book. You will not be disappointed. You will be changed for the better.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
There are plenty of "self-help" and "goal-setting" books out there — so leave them out there, where they belong, and PICK UP this one so you can start living YOUR intentional life.

Stephanie doesn’t try to change you. She doesn’t give you answers. She does not offer tricks or philosophy.

Why? Because this is your story to write, and with this book, she's handing you a pen.

I have tried just about every self-help book out there for motivation and self-reflection. I keep looking in the wrong place. Like a good friend, she lets you come to your own conclusions, your own decisions, your own revelations. And you’re brave enough to do that because she shows you the magic and joy in that self-honesty.

How many of us have tried to make our lives fit our goals, and watched them fail dismally, and sat in dismay when others succeeded? Listen to Stephanie to understand how to discover your own truth, your own values — and found your own goals that bring you joy and success.

Read this book. You will not be disappointed. You will be changed for the better.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
This book is very inspiring and practical at the same time. I've read lots of goal setting books in the past, but this one is different because it focuses on our feelings, emotions, and values. It's like..similar books I've read on goal setting lack life and don't motivate on a deeper level...
But this book inspires, motivates, empowers, and helps readers with practical tools.
Also, the author is a successful professional woman, with lots of experience in leadership and self-development and she's used the system she teaches to transform different areas of her life (weight loss-health/diet as well as family goals and career goals).
It's a short book and super packed with good info and exact steps to follow.
I'll be coming back to it whenever I feel stuck.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
Ayuda para crear objetivos.La enseñanza es que debemos descubrir lo que valoramos de la vida y eso hará que seamos más firmes en el logro de objetivos
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
This book was totally amazing I loved and enjoyed every word it the one thing that will stick with me forever is the quote YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR WORST MISTAKE!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
Not what I expected. The first half is more like an infomercial. The second half was most useful. I did, however, enjoy the author’s candid humor in places.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020
If you are looking to accomplish your BIG dream, you will benefit from the exceptional guidance and techniques found in Dee’s book, Values Based Goal Setting. Who knew that a book about setting goals could also be entertaining and engaging? Via examples and witty anecdotes, the author does a great job of both teaching others about the best way to set goals and, at the same time, make you smile.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
Author Stephanie Smith offers an encouraging view of why we often fail to achieve our dreams. She explains how to identify our core values and then tie our goals to those. The important lesson for me was seeing that failure is not defeat as long as striving prevails. It's a wonderfully encouraging read.

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Bhupesh
4.0 out of 5 stars Great small book to charge you
Reviewed in India on February 4, 2021
It's a great small book to charge you towards your goals. Add different context and also help in making you plan while reading the book. I liked it. Good read to pump up your spirits. Thanks
Andreas W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dream big and find your purpose
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2020
We’ve all been told to dream big before, but this book actually shows why it is so important and how to do it.

It debunks myths like the smart learning technique and shows how to find one’s purpose. This is a topic I’ve been doing a lot of research on myself and I really liked the approach in this book.

It was also good to see that the author opened up and shared personal stories. This makes the book believable.
If you feel a bit lost or have run out of motivation, I definitely recommend this book. It can give you much needed guidance.
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