Short-term goal

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A short-term goal is something to be accomplished in a short period of time. There is no specific length of time related to the definition of a short-term goal. That is to say, a short term goal may be achieved in a day, week, month, year, etc. The time frame for a short-term goal is related to its context in the overall timeline that it is being applied to. For instance, a short-term goal for a month long project may be measured in days where as a short-term goal for someone’s life might be measured by months or years. Short-term goals are usually defined in relation to a long-term goal or goals.

Short-term and long-term goals are important tools in measuring success. They are used in a variety of areas: financial, personal and business to name a few. Setting and tracking goals is an important step in achieving success in almost any endeavor.