Goals are NOT wishes

We are all responsible for our own future. The decisions and actions we take today determine how we will live our lives from this point forward. Goals allow us to determine the direction in which our future will unfold. To be effective, goals need to:

1. Be realistic (don't dream) 
2. Have measurable outcomes  
3. Have a time limit to be accomplished

Without a time limit, goals are meaningless. Putting a deadline on a goal adds a sense of urgency. A deadline is your best motivator for success.