On 12/20/2011 I was the guest on Giant Squid Open Mike (GSOM) with Joan and Kate. As the last show of the year our discussion focused on goals for 2012. Prior to and during the show I encouraged Squidoo lensmasters to send in their condensed version goals for 2012...thank you to each of you that participated, I know in my heart of hearts that our entries below will help someone else think about their goals for 2012 too!

From Susan (nightbear)

I have several goals for 2012, many involve earning more money. I would like to increase my earnings on Squidoo in two main ways, tier levels and sales lenses. I hope to double my pay by years end, as well as make the Giant 100 club. I also want to become more involved in SEO and writing for both Squidoo and my Blogs. And a very big goal for 2012 is to start getting paid monthly with my Google Adsense.

From Bev (BevsPaper)

My goal is to double my earnings in 2012 (something I have consistently done each year). I plan to have 350 lenses by the end of 2012 and amp up my writing on other platforms.

From AJ (aj2008)

To continue to work at establishing a proper balance between my online and offline life. To focus more tightly on what I need to do for me, so that I am more productive in less time.

You have to be able to measure it [goals] somehow so you know if you are making progress. ~Joan, about grading (a, b, c, d) your goal acheivements each week

From Kate (mukunda22)

1) publish 4 books on Amazon and Kindle (Connie Ragen Green is publishing a kindle book in early 2012 w/ me as a contributing author--I forgot about that!) 2) promote these books 3) create products from these books 4) Take a business course that is being offered by the author of "Guerrilla Marketing Job Escape Plan." 4) Keep on studying and learning

From Joan (Joan4)

In 2012, I will re-learn how to play bridge, make 100 effective Squidoo lenses using Squidoo Niche Blaster by Erica Stone, lose another 20 pounds, and learn to use my digital camera and my ipod and enjoy both! I will also write my autobiography to give to my children Christmas 2012.

From Correen (clouda9)

2012 is going to be a very big year! Goals are set that include balancing my family life and me time, online work efforts and profit, as well as movng forward with my list of creative design ideas both online and off.

Links to more information about setting personal and business goals...

• Creating a Strategic Business Plan for the New Year by JackieLee
• Creative Goal Setting by crosscreations
• Reach for the Stars: Personal Goal Setting Tips by Janiece
• Setting SMART Personal Goals by ajgodinho
• Setting Personal Goals by inkserotica
• How to Set Goals With Pictures by Joan4

What are your goals for 2012? Leave 'em here for others to read.

Image Kudos: Thank you to tagsforkids on Squidoo for offering this design to use on non-commercial posts.