No one would try to build a house without a plan, yet many of the same people try to build a life with no set plans or blueprints. Many of us dream about where we want to go, what we want to achieve, what we want to have and what our ultimate lifestyle would be like. The biggest difference between a dream and a goal is a goal is written down. Dreams are fluff. We can drift in them aimlessly, perhaps remaining adrift for a lifetime.
Goals don t have to be big.
They can be small. But once you see the results of setting goals you will want to set goals for one to five year periods. Successful people have a clear sense of purpose and direction in every area of their lives. Here are seven important steps in setting goals. If each one is put into action, a concrete road map emerges showing you exactly where you have to go to get to your destination to the place where you feel you have achieved success.