Goals are Dreams with Deadlines with Scott Williams and Craig Wanichek

Scott Williams is a partner at Delap LLP, specializing in taxation and insurance, with almost two decades of experience in audit and accounting services. Craig Wanichek is the President and CEO of Summit Bank, and he has accrued more than 25 years of banking experience. They join Jared Siegel to talk about how goal-setting influences success. Here are a few highlights from their insightful conversation: Fundamentally, our lives become the sum of our decisions; goals are a way to focus our attention and time, Jared says. “If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hope,” he quotes. You create belief by writing down your goals, according to Craig. Putting them on paper allows your mind to wrap around them and creates the belief that you can achieve them.  Scott shares insights from books about leadership that impacted his professional journey. One such insight is that integrating positive affirmations and goals into your morning routine helps to build confidence and combat imposter syndrome. Additionally, breaking down big goals into smaller goals that you complete consistently over time establishes good habits. When you have a strong locus of control, you are less likely to fall prey to inaction or victimhood. People with a strong locus of control are generally more happy and successful, Jared remarks.  One of the most difficult yet simplest things to do is keep swinging when you’re in a slump, Scott comments. The consistency of the little things you do is what helps you achieve your goals and even exceed them. “Goals are there to help us develop good habits, and then they take care of themselves,” he adds. Jared asks Craig and Scott to comment on the importance of saying no. Sometimes your contributions to shared goals may not be helpful, Craig replies. You can assist by supporting others as they achieve their goals and not standing in their way, and focusing on what you’re good at. Spreading yourself too thin trying to achieve too many things at one time can do more harm than good, Scott adds. Telling people about your goals activates your pride, which pushes you to achieve them, Scott shares. Craig advises listeners to remember that goals will be there the next day, so avoid trying to cram everything into one day. Resources Scott Williams on LinkedIn | Twitter DelapCPA.com Craig Wanichek on LinkedIn  SBKO.bank Atomic Habits book How Will You Measure Your Life audiobook