Which of the following would not be an example of a long-term goal?
a. lose 30 pounds in eight months
b. run a marathon in two years
c. run a 5k in three weeks
d. qualify for a triathlon in one year

Answering the question, run a 5k in three weeks would not be an example of a long-term goal. This implies the correct answer is c.

A Three weeks goal is too short to be considered a long term goal. A long term can be defined as a goal that set for individuals to achieve in a period of 3 to 5 years.

Therefore, to run a 5k in three weeks will be considered a short-term goal and short-term goal is a goal that can be accomplished in a matter of few days.

In other words, you can achieve a short term goal very quickly but it will take you a longer period to achieve a long-term goal.

Some examples of long-term goal include

Some of the examples of short-term goal include

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The correct option is (c) run a 5k in three weeks.

Further explanation:

The long-term goal is a goal that an individual wants to accomplish in a long period of time. A long term is a goal that an organization or individual wants to accomplish or achieve in the future. If an individual set a goal to run 5k in three weeks then it would be considered as a short-term goal because three weeks is a short period of time.  

LONG-TERM GOAL AND SHORT-TERM GOALS

Goals are divided into two categories: long-term goal and short-term goal. A long-term goal is something that an individual wants to do in a long period of time or in the future while short-term goals are those goals which an individual wants to achieve in a short period that is in a week or month. A short-term goal can be achieved within 12 months. Every goal has some criteria, which are as follow:

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Types of Goals

Keywords: goal, long-term, short-term, measurable, realistic, flexible, organization,  

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70y^8 + 30y^6 = 2 ( 35 y^8 + 15y^6)

the lenght is : 35 y^8

the width is : 15y^6

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