Why SMART Goals Leave You Feeling Dumb—And What to Do Instead in 2025

Better Than Best Podcast with Coach Red Wallace

🚧 Discover how to set better goals in 30 minutes ➡️https://calendly.com/coachredwallace/let-s-talk-about-it Have you ever felt empty after achieving a goal? Maybe it’s because you were following the wrong system. In today’s video, I share a surprising lesson from LEGO flowers about how to set goals that align with God’s purpose for your life. Most goal-setting frameworks, like SMART goals, focus only on achievements, but they often leave out what matters most—your identity, values, and calling. Using my 5R Framework, I’ll show you how to set transformational goals that build not just accomplishments but the person God has called you to become. Inspired by Romans 12:2 and Jeremiah 29:11, this approach emphasizes purpose-driven living, faith-filled action, and aligning your life with God’s vision. If you’re ready to make 2025 the year you live fully in your God-given calling, don’t miss this video. Watch until the end for practical tips and inspiration, and be sure to schedule a free clarity call with me using the link below. Let’s make this the year of your true transformation! Red Wallace dives deep into the pitfalls of traditional SMART goals, revealing how they can leave us feeling unfulfilled. Using a powerful analogy with Lego flowers, he introduces a fresh approach with his '5R' framework for setting goals that truly align with our purpose and identity. Join Red as he guides you to set transformational goals that reflect who God has called you to be, ensuring personal growth and genuine fulfillment in 2025. Don't just achieve, become! 00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting 00:43 The Flaws of SMART Goals 01:47 A Personal Story: The Misguided Goal 02:49 The Lego Flower Analogy 05:29 Why SMART Goals Fail 07:59 Introducing the 5R's Framework 08:13 Step-by-Step: Applying the 5R's Framework 09:44 Conclusion: Transformational Goal Setting #GoalSetting #ChristianLeadership #FaithBasedLiving #PurposeDrivenLife #TransformationalGoals #RedWallace #BetterThanSMARTGoals #LegoFlowers #PersonalGrowth #GodsCalling WHO AM I Hey, I'm Red Wallace, a former rapper(10 year career) current drummer turned personal development coach. Through podcast(mostly on YouTube) and 1on1/group coaching, I provide guidance to help you chisel away the parts that aren’t you revealing your true identity, empowering you to live your God given purpose!