Introduction
Goals give direction; purpose gives the fuel. When they align, you create momentum that feels almost effortless.
Step 1: Discover Your “Why”
Ask:
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What injustice bothers me most?
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Where do my strengths meet society’s needs?
Write a one‑sentence purpose statement and keep it visible.
Step 2: Convert Purpose into SMART Goals
| Purpose Sample | SMART Goal Example |
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| “Improve youth literacy.” | “Organize a 6‑week Saturday reading club for 30 students by Nov 30.” |
Step 3: Break Goals into Micro‑Tasks
Use the Rule of Three: every Sunday, list three actions that push the goal forward—email a sponsor, design flyers, rehearse a session outline.
Step 4: Track & Tweak
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Weekly reflections: Celebrate progress, adjust tactics.
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Accountability partner: Report wins and roadblocks.
Step 5: Leverage Community Resources
Shining Stars offers mini‑grants, volunteer pools, and publicity channels. Tap into them so your project scales beyond solo capacity.
Member Snapshot: Ngozi’s Purpose‑Aligned Goal
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Purpose: “Empower rural girls through tech.”
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Goal: Train 50 girls in basic coding within three months.
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Result: She exceeded the target, hitting 62 participants, and three girls have since built their first websites.
Conclusion
Greatness isn’t an accident, it’s the by‑product of purpose planted in concrete goals and watered daily with action.
