I found some information on a yellowed sheet of paper from a seminar I attended years ago that makes more sense now than it apparently did then. We work harder when there is a big job to do. Second - Goals must be structured in time frames that unfold in the short, medium and long term. Achieving short-term goals gives us confidence and builds stamina for the long haul. Third - Goals must be reviewed and renewed daily.
True success is earned one drop at a time.
Fourth - Goals must be specific and must be written out in detail. Instead of saying you will earn more money, define specifically how much. There is a lot more detail, including the admonishment not to set goals that are too big or unrealistic. These are for people who are subconsciously designing excuses for failure up front. The yellowed handout was not written specifically for career goals but it sure fits.