Comments on: Milestones

By: Using the best word isn't always clear | Word Constructions

Using the best word isn't always clear | Word Constructions — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:32:38 +0000

[...] example is calling goals or targets ‘milestones’ instead of goals. Michelle of Shel Design was struggling with the concept of setting goals – to her, the word [...]

By: tashword

tashword — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:17:29 +0000

I agree – the change of a word can make a huge difference to someone’s understanding or how they relate to something. I think that is why a peer sometimes explains something better than an expert – they use familiar terms.

Good luck with those miltestones Michelle

By: Donna-Marie

Donna-Marie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:55:14 +0000

Lightbulb moments are always good! It might be about semantics, but I firmly believe in working with what works for you. If milestones is something you can relate to, that’s the term you use.

I tend to break my major goals into baby-steps and take one of these steps at a time.

To me, the word ‘goal’ sounds competitive whereas ‘milestone’ signifies an achievement.