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Comment author: polymathwannabe 19 August 2015 12:56:36PM 0 points [-]

Yes, this helps.

Comment author: Elo 19 August 2015 10:07:47PM 0 points [-]

I was thinking that now I need a step of "define X" earlier on. The problem with "learn a language" is its very broad; like people saying they want to learn programming. Or exercise more. Or lose weight. Its a not an SMART goal in not being specific.

Thoughts?

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