Award SMART Goals

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My goal for Model Soldiers in Hobbies under Skills Category is to build an entire model village, including an active train track, within 6 months. I will follow set instructions and tutorials to learn both the carpentry and engineering techniques necessary to build model soldiers. I will purchase the necessary materials and dedicate 15 hours per week to learning this skill. I will use the internet and books available at the local library to guide me along the way. At the end of 6 months I will have created a model village that I can enjoy, show off to friends and family and even participate in local competitions.

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My goal for Accounting in Life and Vocational Skills under the Skills category is to obtain a Financial Literacy Certificate within 3 months by mastering basic accounting principles and tools such as Tax Returns, Budgeting, Cost Management, and Financial Planning. I will attend an online financial literacy class twice a week for 1 hour and complete the related course tasks provided by the instructor within the set deadlines. Additionally, I will regularly practice the accounting principles and tools outside of class in order to thoroughly understand new concepts.

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My goal for Coin Collecting in Hobbies under Skills Category is to become an expert in coin collecting by improving my knowledge and understanding of coins from around the world within 6 months. I will engage in daily activities including participating in a coin collecting forum and reading books and articles related to coin collecting. I will also tour local and national coin stores to increase my collection and knowledge. Additionally, I will regularly attend meetings, lectures, and workshops related to coin collecting and will take part in battles and challenges on coin collecting forums.

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To greatly expand my knowledge on stamp collecting as a hobby, within 3 months I will research and collect information on at least 10 different stamps from different countries. I will use books and online resources to research for general information about the stamps and note the valuable, special features about each postage stamp. Additionally, I will attend at least one stamp trading/exchanging meeting every month with local philatelics and will join 1-2 stamp collecting oriented Facebook or chat groups, to network and get feedback with other members.

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My goal for Model Construction in Hobbies under Skills Category is to build a detailed model airplane in 3 months time. To achieve this, I will acquire the necessary skills and tools by studying tutorial videos, reading official handbooks and manuals, and by attending hobby clubs every other Saturdays. Moreover, I will also practice model construction techniques on small scale projects, such as building model boats or cars, to improve my knowledge and techniques. Additionally, I will also research about the materials that can be used for this project and maintain a work log to track my progress.

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Goal for Bone Carving in Hobbies under Skills Category: To become proficient at Bone Carving by completing a professional-level project within 6 months. I will learn the basic techniques required for Bone Carving by attending a class at least once a week for 2 hours. I will also watch tutorials and practice carving for 2 additional hours each week. I will document my progress by taking photos of my projects, tracking my skills development and reviewing feedback from experts. I will join a Bone Carving forum to share my work and ask for advice from experienced carvers.

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