The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. What it makes of you will always be the far greater value than what you get.

The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes you do to accomplish it. This will always be a far greater value than what you get.

Let me share with you an intriguing thought. The real value in setting goals is not in their achievement. The acquisition of the things you want is strictly secondary. The major reason for setting goals is to compel you to become the person it takes to achieve them. Let me explain:

The ultimate reason for setting goals is to entice you to become the person it takes to achieve them

The real purpose of every goal you set is to become the type of person who can consistently set and achieve significant goals.

Before we start any task, we must set ourselves a goal. Once a goal is set, we will be able to identify a direction in which we can apply our energy and effort. To set a goal is to “make a resolution’ or in Buddhist terms “to resolve and make a vow.”

The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game.

A goal is a dream with a deadline.” That marvelous definition drives home a very important point. Before you start writing down your goals, you’d better know what your dream is. Otherwise, you might find yourself headed for a destination you never wanted to get to in the first place.

When you define your goals, you give your brain something new to look for and focus on. It’s as if you’re giving your mind a new set of eyes from which to see all the people, circumstances, conversations, resources, ideas, and creativity surrounding you.

A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.

My 2-step goal-setting framework:

1. Pick an outcome I want to achieve

2. Change the goal from "I want to achieve X" to "I want to enjoy every second on the journey to achieving X."

95% of achieving goals is learning to cherish the journey & loving the monotonous consistency.

A goal, however, is something distinctly different from a wish. It is clear, written, and specific. It can be quickly and easily described to another person. You can measure it, and you know when you have achieved it or not.

A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive.

You must have goals and set targets to achieve them.