Member-only story
5 Reasons Setting Goals is Important in Every Area of Life
“All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” — Orison Swett Marden
Goals are something we think about, maybe even are told we must have, and something to focus on.
Especially at the end of the year, rolling into a New Year.
I mean, how can we even evaluate progress without them.
Right?
When it comes to most areas of life, people tend to float around and embrace the idea of whatever happens, happens. But here are 5 reasons why setting goals is essential, no matter what you’re talking about, whether it’s work, play, or even in relationships.
1. Goals keep you focused. Imagine a plane taking off without a destination in mind — as it traveled wherever the winds take it, fuel would eventually run out. The crew would probably resort to mutiny to figure out a destination.
Okay, so maybe a lack of goal setting won’t yield such crazy results, but you certainly won’t get anywhere specific if you don’t have a plan. Whether you’re talking about work, hobbies, or relationships, setting a…
