How Freelancers Can Set Goals That Stick

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Setting goals isn’t enough—you need to check in, adjust, and stay flexible.

Nigel from Wales highlighted the truth:

"If you don't know where you're going, how do you know you've arrived?"

Freelancers who hit their goals don’t just rely on talent—they track progress, assess relevance, and course-correct regularly.

Steps for goal-setting in freelance businesses:

Define your vision (long-term impact)

Establish your baseline (current strengths & constraints)

Set ambitious yet flexible goals

Align strategies and tactics (know why you’re doing each action)

Without these steps, it’s easy to chase shiny objects and get lost in busywork.