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Having goals is important for many reasons. If you don't set goals and continuously work towards them, you can end up just existing and never really growing in life or your career. Goals give us something to look forward to and strive for, they give us hope and determination to thrive. As mentioned in the video, goals should be specific, measurable, actionable, relevant and time bound. (Decision Skills, 2014) It also talks about how these goals require action, evaluation and revision. For example, before I went on a trip to Puerto Rico, I set a goal to lose 10 pounds in a month. Originally, I had set a goal months in advance to lose some weight before the trip, since I didn't make it specific and assign a time limit to it I just kept eating whatever and living my normal lifestyle. Once I set a "SMART Goal" I really put it into action and achieved my goal! Personally, I can use this concept to achieve any goal I set whether it be career focused or personal. It's important that I continue to evaluate my status and make adjustments as time goes on. As we all know, life can be unpredictable and this can affect our progress. I find it important to focus on one thing at a time, write everything down in order of priority, and relax from time to time. Achieving a goal is one of the most satisfying feelings ever! When all of your effort yields results, it does wonders for your self confidence.