Most people don’t fail at their goals because they’re lazy.They fail because their vision is vague.In this episode of the Zachary Reed Podcast, I walk you through how to use ChatGPT as a SMART Goal Coach to turn unclear vision into a clear, actionable plan—without burnout, overcommitment, or misaligned motivation.This is not a productivity talk.This is about stewardship.We’ll break down: • Why most goals fail (and it’s not discipline) • The 7 root causes that sabotage goal execution • How SMART Goals function as a biblical stewardship system • Why vague goals feel spiritual but actually block momentum • How to align goals with God’s timing, priorities, and capacity • How I personally use ChatGPT to refine goals into crystal-clear action plansI’ll also show you how I built a custom SMART Goal Coach GPT that functions like a one-on-one productivity and clarity coach—helping leaders write goals that teams can actually run with (Habakkuk 2:2).If you’re a leader, builder, or believer who wants to honor God with what’s in your hands this season, this episode will give you a practical framework to do exactly that.👉 Check out the SMART Goal Coach GPT here:https://smartgoalcoach.zacharyreed.comDrop a comment below and tell me:What is one goal you’re stewarding this year?⸻⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Presence-Driven Planning & SMART Goals01:05 – Why This Is Not a Productivity Talk02:10 – Goals as Stewardship Plans (Luke 16:10)03:44 – Write the Vision So Others Can Run (Habakkuk 2:2)05:32 – Why Goals Fail (It’s Not Laziness)07:31 – Root Cause #1: Vague Vision09:07 – Root Cause #2: Misaligned Motivation (Fear of Man)09:57 – Root Cause #3: Overcommitment & Poor Timing11:22 – Root Cause #4: No Clear Measurement12:32 – Root Cause #5: No Ownership or Accountability13:29 – Root Cause #6: No Review or Follow-Up Cycle14:51 – Root Cause #7: No Clear Action Plan17:45 – SMART Goals as a Stewardship System18:55 – S = Specific (Clarity Creates Momentum)19:27 – M = Measurable (Define the Win)20:21 – A = Achievable (Discernment & Capacity)21:31 – R = Relevant (Right Goal, Right Season)22:55 – T = Time-Bound (Deadlines Create Focus)24:31 – Example: Turning a Vague Goal Into a SMART Goal26:59 – Introducing the SMART Goal Coach GPT28:00 – Why Using ChatGPT Accelerates Goal Clarity29:15 – Final Encouragement & Call to Action