The Property Podcast

Your 2026 property success - Pt 2: Setting your SMART goals

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Jan 5, 2026
Setting goals is crucial for property success. Clear, practical goals differentiate the thriving investors from the rest. The SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timebound—provides a robust structure for goal-setting. Meaningful and emotionally connected goals sustain motivation through tough times. Breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks reduces overwhelm and builds momentum. Lastly, recording and reflecting on goals ensures progress and adaptability in your property journey.
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ANECDOTE

Rob Bence's Early Goal Journals

  • Rob Bence started taking goal setting seriously in 2008 and still reviews old goals books.
  • He uses written goals to reflect on progress and guide decisions over time.
ADVICE

Make Goals Personal And Priced

  • Write down goals and make them meaningful to you so they carry emotional weight.
  • Price that life by assigning a monetary or measurable figure to create a concrete target.
INSIGHT

Use SMART To Test Goals

  • Test goals against the SMART framework to see if they stand up.
  • Specific and measurable targets convert vague wishes into pass/fail outcomes.
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