Bradly Drury With 2016 underway, we all have goals which we are working towards, debt we want to pay off or perhaps a holiday experience to look forward to. Achieving a goal comes with strict financial planning, and according to Alexander Forbes ’ Research and Product Development Specialists, Michael Kirkpatrick and Bradly Drury, the ability to realise your goals is dependent on four main steps. You should: Quantify your goals Rank your goals Have a budget Keep track Firstly, Kirkpatrick points out the importance of quantifying your goals . In other words, it is important to attach a value to the goal, this helps your understanding of what you are striving towards. Furthermore, he states that in seeking to assign a worth, “Professional advice gives intelligence to how you quantify your goals and what you need to save on a monthly basis to reach your set goals”. Secondly, it is important to be realistic and rank your goals . You need to prioritize on the goals that are re...

Quinton Douman As we come to the end of 2015, most people are looking towards the new-year with renewed vigour, redefining their path and putting together new resolutions. Personal development coach and a professional speaker Quinton Douman offers sage advice on how to hold on to your enthusiasm and visions of success, and to power through 2016 with your self-respect firmly intact. Too often, the excitement and enthusiasm we have for our goals and ambitions wanes as we’re weighed down by disappointment and disillusionment. The result is that we chip away at our self-respect with each broken promise, failed objective or unrealised dream.  But wait, what if I told you that there are only three decisions that you need to make in order to see your goals through? But, before you get started, you need to define your values, as these will become the foundation for solid decision making and goal setting. Once you have defined your values, the first decision you need to make is ...