Usually, our goals are tangible, achieving some thing or experience. A tangible goal is measurable and you know for sure when you have achieved it. Examples would be achieving a certain weight or taking a vacation at a specific resort. To live a healthy lifestyle or have healthy attitudes are intangible goals. So is to be a peaceful person or an excellent manager.
Intangible goals tend to be about building character.
To achieve our tangible goals we must often first achieve an intangible goal. This will provide the growth necessary to achieve our tangible goals. So for the stubborn goals, take a close look at how you as a person need to grow in order to achieve it. Any time a goal appears to be continually beyond your grasp, it is time to reassess both yourself and the goal to determine where the obstacle really is. If you find the goal is worthwhile to you, is realistic and is a high priority, then focus your attention on it, identify what the real obstacles are and develop a new plan to achieve it.