As we create, we grow. Life isn't a straight path. Rather, it is full of twists and surprises. We end up at a better place than we had in mind when we started out. There is a human relations bonus to setting goals.
People work together to realize their common goals.
Shared goals create the basis for unity and cooperation. This is the essence of teamwork. A shared success brings more joy than a solitary triumph. The key to a successful life is to place ourselves in situations where deadlines draw from us the necessary effort and hard work to accomplish our long-range goals. Unsolved problems force us to search for a greater vision, to activate our creativity, and to develop new strengths as we struggle with the unknown.