My Personal Success Plan

my personal success plan

LEARNING PREFERENCES

Are you inspired to set a new goal related to learning preferences? If so, the Personal Success Plan can walk you through the goal-setting process. Read the advice and examples; then add your ideas in the space provided.

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GATHER INFORMATION

Question 4.4

Think about your learning preferences, the learning strategies you use based on those preferences, and your Learning Preferences score on ACES. Would you like to learn more about how you learn? Would you like to try a new learning strategy — either because it fits with your preferences or because it challenges you to go outside your comfort zone?

GATHER INFORMATION
Think about your learning preferences, the learning strategies you use based on those preferences, and your Learning Preferences score on ACES. Would you like to learn more about how you learn? Would you like to try a new learning strategy — either because it fits with your preferences or because it challenges you to go outside your comfort zone?
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SET A SMART GOAL

Question 4.5

Use the information you’ve gathered to create a SMART goal, making sure to use the SMART goal checklist.


SAMPLE: I’ll organize a study group for my science class (I’m an Extravert!) and schedule the first meeting by this Friday.

SET A SMART GOAL
Use the information you’ve gathered to create a SMART goal, making sure to use the SMART goal checklist.
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MAKE AN ACTION PLAN

Question 4.6

Outline the specific steps you’ll take to achieve your SMART goal, and note when you’ll complete each step.


SAMPLE: During tomorrow’s lecture, I’ll ask three students sitting near me if they’re interested in studying together.

MAKE AN ACTION PLAN
Outline the specific steps you’ll take to achieve your SMART goal, and note when you’ll complete each step.
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LIST BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS

Question 4.7

Think about possible barriers to your action steps; then brainstorm solutions for overcoming them.


SAMPLE: If none of my classmates in lecture can meet or their schedules conflict with mine, I’ll ask my lab partners if they’d like to meet instead.

LIST BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS
Think about possible barriers to your action steps; then brainstorm solutions for overcoming them.
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ACT AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES

Question 4.8

Now that your plan is in place, take action. Record each action step as you take it. Then evaluate whether you achieved your SMART goal, and make any adjustments needed to get better results in the future.


SAMPLE: I arranged the first group meeting as planned. One person didn’t show up, but the rest of us decided to meet weekly. I’ll text everyone a reminder the day before we meet.

ACT AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES
Now that your plan is in place, take action. Record each action step as you take it. Then evaluate whether you achieved your SMART goal, and make any adjustments needed to get better results in the future.
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CONNECT TO CAREER

Question 4.9

List the skills you’re building as you progress toward your SMART goal. How will you use these skills to land a job and succeed at work?


SAMPLE: In forming and managing a study group, I’m using communication skills. In whatever career I end up pursuing, these skills will help me develop strong working relationships with coworkers — even those whose learning preferences differ from mine.

CONNECT TO CAREER
List the skills you’re building as you progress toward your SMART goal. How will you use these skills to land a job and succeed at work?
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