Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish. Avoid vague descriptions.
Print books. Read end-to-end.
Measurable: Ensure you can track your progress and measure the outcome.
5 books a month. I tracked the books on my planning whiteboard and checked them off as I completed them.
Achievable: Set realistic goals that are attainable given your resources and constraints.
I read 40ish books in 2023, so this was in the ballpark. I baselined reading 4 books a month for the last few months of 2023. I prioritized reading and de-prioritized other areas.
Relevant: Choose goals that matter to you and align with your broader objectives.
Reading aligns with my goals of personal development and thought leadership. It gives me content to talk about.
Time-bound: Set a deadline to create a sense of urgency and keep you focused.
Monthly goal laddering up to the yearly goal. Writing a summary at the end of every month meant I had to get the reading done in time to post the summary.
Good luck with setting your own S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2025!