Success and happiness do not just happen by accident. They take planning. Success at any endeavor is the result of deliberate planning, conscious effort and calculated decisions. They do not depend upon the circumstances in which we find ourselves -- it's how we interpret those situations that counts.
True, none of us ever learned much goal-setting in school. However, this doesn't mean it isn't an important part of our life. Setting clear and attainable goals is the only way to achieve what we set out to do.
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What do success and happiness mean to you? If I were to ask this question to 100 people, I would probably collect 100 different responses. In other words, one individual's happiness may be another's status quo.
Happiness must be cultivated, prepared for and defended individually. Therefore, you must learn to set goals that will make you happy.
Learning a new lifestyle can lead us into obstacles, speed bumps and many other hindrances. Expecting success without hard work and planning will leave us feeling frustrated and exhausted.
Too many people convince themselves that they just don't have time to sit and write out their plans. But, you see, the game of life is built behind the scenes, utilizing time and energy on preparation. Rather than focus on how much time and energy it takes to plan your goals, realize how much time and energy will be wasted by having to start over correcting your errors due to ineffective planning.