I don't control what happens to me, but I can control my own choices. I have the freedom to be whatever sort of person I choose. I can set my own goals, and I can do what it takes to reach them. For me, however, simply having goals is not enough. Frankly, I don't think it should be enough for anyone.
Goals are good, but purpose is better.
Everyone has goals, and I don't deny that they are important. Goals are good, but purpose is better. Too often, we aren't concerned with that sort of introspective reflection. Different people will have different answers, of course, but some answers will be better than others. Some people, for instance, will be unable to distinguish between purpose and goals.