Orient:

Objective

What You're Going to Accomplish

academy

Answers: Where am I going?

Set your sights on the future and leave your past behind. This is about choosing a destination you care about, having a higher cause, and finding purpose to propel you forward.

lesson 1

Introduction

course objectives

  • Recognize that Objective is a bridge from “where I am” to “what my life’s purpose is.”
  • Determine my “why.”
  • Choose my objectives.
  • Create my objective postcard.

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a moment for reflection

Have You Ever Been Stuck?

Have you ever “felt stuck” or that you were not “living up to” your potential? How did you respond to that situation? It’s normal to get lost at times. The key to getting unstuck is to make sure you are moving at the right speed and in the right direction toward the objectives you set for yourself.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

lesson 2

A Bridge to Purpose

The Bumper Sticker Insight

All of us are on different paths, going in different directions. 

Our Journey to Purpose isn’t always a straight line, but choosing objectives can help us figure out where we are going. 

Authoring Our Objectives

Our Journey to Purpose is just that, a journey. We don’t have to know exactly where we are going or how to get there. 

Take one step at a time in the direction that feels “warm.” 

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a moment for reflection

Authoring Our Objectives

There is not necessarily a right or wrong approach to choosing objectives. The key to choosing objectives in ways that are best for you is to look back and examine the approach you took the last time one of your objectives was successful, comparing it to a time when one wasn’t. Did your approach to setting that objective play a role in its ultimate success or failure? 

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

A Bridge to Purpose

We often think we need to have all our objectives figured out—to know exactly where we are going.

But Objective is about focusing on our “why” and building objectives from there.

lesson 3

The Objective Postcard

Objective Best Practices

There are several things to remember when setting objectives. 

They are about direction, progress and momentum; and should be challenging, but not completely out of reach.

A Projection of Where We Want to Be

Writing an Objective Postcard will help us capture the projection of where we want to be. 

It is a reflection of both our identity and our desired destination.

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a moment for reflection

My Objective Postcard

When writing an objective or building an Objective Postcard, consider three primary factors in setting and achieving objectives: your ideal self, your environment, and those around you. If you don’t aim to become your ideal self, you may have “wasted” an objective on something less than you could have achieved. Don’t sell yourself short.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

lesson 4

Pivoting When Necessary

A Remarkable Case Study

We will often pivot to new objectives along our Journey to Purpose.

Consider how the story of Emmeline Pankhurst demonstrates this principle.

The Science of Best-Practice Objectives

We must be deliberate about choosing, changing, and evolving our objectives

They should help us achieve growth and change along our Journey to Purpose. 

lesson 5

Conclusion

Objective Conclusion

Setting objectives is empowering. As we intentionally choose them, 

we will feel an increased sense of direction and purpose as we navigate the path of life.  

personal assessments

a moment for reflection

Objective Post-Assessment

If you’re feeling stuck or want to set a new objective, remember the key getting unstuck is to make sure you are moving at the right speed and in the right direction.

Reflect and identify how much you agree with the following statements.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

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Completion

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