Australian Finance Podcast Forget everyone else: goal-setting your way
Oct 6, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, property expert Pete Wargent shares insights on effective goal-setting. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between genuine goals and mere ideas. The duo explores why many goals fail and offers strategies for crafting achievable, personally meaningful objectives. They highlight a five-step process, which includes reflecting on values, creating specific action plans, and regularly reviewing progress. Wargent also shares practical tips for first-home savings and replacing costly habits with sustainable alternatives. This chat is packed with actionable advice!
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Use A Tiered Timeline
- Break big goals into 3-year vision, 12-month targets and 90-day projects to create momentum.
- Start with immediate small actions so progress begins right away.
Momentum Trumps Distant Motivation
- Momentum beats vague motivation because small early wins sustain effort.
- Gemma shows tiny milestones make big distant goals feel achievable.
Moving To Australia With A Clear Plan
- Pete set a clear, step-based goal to migrate to Australia and used a photo of Bondi as daily motivation.
- He completed tests, gained experience and used a migration agent to reach his target.
