Whyis setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be, and experienceeverything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allowyou to make your life happen.

    Successfulpeople in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals. By sittinggoals you are taking control of your life. It's like having a map to show youwhere you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has adestination in mind (her goal) which can be found on a map. She can drivestraight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has nogoals destination or map. She starts off at the same tine from the same placeas the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, justusing up gas (汽油). Which driver do you want to be?

    Winnersin life set goals and follow through on them. They decide what they want inlife and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful peoplejust let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set—and they aren'tdifficult to reach. It's up to you to find out what your goals really are. Youare the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim yourlife.

    Research tells us that when we write a goaldown, we are more likely to achieve it. Written goals can be reviewed regularly,and have more power. Like a contract (契约) with yourself, they are harderto forget. Also when you write your goals in a particular way, you are able tomake yourself continuously aware of situations that will bring you nearer toyour goal.