There are some goals that we cannot achieve in our lifetimes, but we still view as important pursuits. Although these goals may at first seem as though they are dependent on future generations, upon closer examination, one can see that it is their intrinsic value that makes them worthwhile. For example, many people dedicate their lives to projects whose goals seem long off. These projects can include those that are not completed yet but have a distinct end goal. We may not have the necessary technology for them, such as traveling to other galaxies, or we may recognize that it will take a long time to complete, such as finding cures to all forms of cancer. There are also those goals that people start working on that could be completed in one’s lifetime, but will not be completed within that specific person’s …show more content…
However, in both cases, even though we know that these projects will most likely not be completed in our lifetimes, we still see them as meaningful pursuits. It is not the fact that these projects will be appreciated by future generations that makes them meaningful, though; it is the act of doing them now. People may find meaning in working on these projects because they enjoy learning or using creative thinking skills to accomplish a task. In the case of the person who wants to travel around the world, that person could find meaning and value in traveling to the limited number of places to which he or she is able. So even if people knew that their efforts would not be appreciated by future generations or that their projects would never be completed, it wouldn’t matter because it is the action of working on the project that gives them meaning. The meaning in these cases doesn’t derive from the completion of the goals, but the value and experience that come from working on
In The Meaning of Lives by Susan Wolf, she states, “They [people] want to be important, to have an impact on the world, to make a mark that will last forever. When they realize that they cannot achieve this, they are very disappointed. The only advice one can give to such people is: Get Over It”(846). Which is a statement I do not agree with. Many people are determined on making a difference in this world, whether it is small or large. Although, of course, every journey isn’t easy and it consists of many bumps along the way, which, in one of those bumps, could easily bring one down to think one cannot achieve our goal. That we cannot make a difference in this world. But no one should simply say to them “get over it” and make them think this.
People need to think intelligently and set goals that are specific to their needs, making it possible to achieve their goals by making sure they are measurable and realistic and making it possible to build a support system around them; furthermore, they also need to set a deadline with time frames that can be met. Chanika Charles stated that “young people are at risk of being gobbled up by despair, overcome by conditions beyond their control” (A17). To avoid this, people need to start motivating themselves and getting excited about what they want to achieve, making sure their goals are relevant to their needs and being more perseverance when situations become difficult. When setting up their goals, they must ask that magic question: is this relevant to my lifestyle, furthermore, what will I do to achieve it?
Goals and achievements can. As a human being, we live to achieve our goals. It is necessary to have our purposes in life, or we will be lost. Likewise, life will be more meaningful when we use our lifetime efficiently and try hard for our goals. Each of us have different dream, different goals in life. Some of us may want to be a doctor. Others may dream to be an actor. Or, being a good mother or father could also be a goal in life. Surprisingly, we still have a common thing which is the progress trying to achieve our goals. As we known, setting a goal is difficult and achieving them is even harder. For this reason, knowing what we want in life, what are our purposes will help us to overcome challenges and get achievements. This...
Goals are the epitome of a person, often the very thing that drives him forward and leads him to pursue his passion in life. Often, ambition is what defines him. However, in the same vein, it can be his downfall when set too high on a pedestal. Instead, it is wiser to take a leisurely approach in terms of placing small objectives along the journey. This method allows one to reward himself with minor successes whenever he’s discouraged, build toward the larger dream, and come to the realization that not everyone is destined for greatness.
First of all, I want to talk about my purpose plan and go over my goals, interest, and strengths that will help me to be successful in my education a career goals. My goal is to graduate the Fire Science Academy with my Associates in Science degree in Fire Science, EMT certification, and my Minimum Standards certification. To add on to my goals, I would like to complete these three things in the two years that Valencia would like me to complete them in. My short term education goal is too graduate this program with in the time but, too also have a GPA of at least 3.5 and my long term education goal is to go back to school to achieve a bachelor’s degree. For career goals my short term goal is too talk to as many chiefs as possible at the academy to get my name out there so, when I do graduate I can hopefully get a job right away. My long term career goal is after I received a bachelor’s degree and different certification with the fire department I would
“Never underestimate your own strength. You were born for a purpose and are blessed with the power to achieve it” (Leon Brown). I have this quote printed out and on the wall next to my door so I can see it every day as a reminder to myself. I believe that we all have a purpose on this earth and that everything we go through on the journey there has a reason whether to teach a lesson or set an example. We have places where we want to end up and goals we want to achieve. We set these goals and dreams to help us fulfill the purpose we see for ourselves. I believe my purpose is to help people in their times of need. To fulfill my purpose, I will need to use my personal, academic and career goals to create a pathway to get to where I want to be
In today’s ever changing world of education, students need to be taught how to take ownership of their learning. Goal-setting is a tool which can be used to increase student’s responsibilities in creating intrinsic ownership in their own learning (Madden 1997). Dale Schunk, an education specialist (2009), found that when successful people had been interviewed about their successes, they attributed goal-setting and self-discipline as two of their major keys to success. The ideas of setting goals and attaining them as a form of success on a personal level are tangible. A psychological study conducted in 2007 (Baumeister, R. F., Vohs, K. D., & Tice, D. M.) demonstrated how intrinsic and personal setting and achieving goals are to the “self” which effects self-efficacy, self-image, and personal success.
Instead of thinking that importance is given only to those accomplishments that are admired by many and persist a long time, we must see the value in all of our achievements, regardless of their impact on future generations. Meaning is not exclusive to only those whose achievements are remembered by future generations. We must recognize this fact and see our lives from this perspective in order to achieve meaning. Trisel recommends that we remember why we set out to accomplish our goals in the first place. If that goal is to influence future generations, then one must reassess it in terms of the root of the desire, which Trisel points out is usually not altruistic.
Regardless of what paths person takes, the end goal is to advance, to have a better chance of surviving, and to make a mark on the world
Many people argue that a person needs to be realistic when setting his or her goals. Yet, dedication, persistence, and time, people can accomplish any goal that they put their mind to doing so. Any goal that people decides they will be able to accomplish the biggest or the smallest goals they set. No matter how big or how small the goal any person will be able to complete no matter how long it will take to complete. I believe that with dedication, persistence, and time, people can accomplish any goal that they put their mind into doing.
Research a life goal Although I have many goals in life, these two stick out to me the most. They stick out in every decision I make and they help me make good decisions. What I want most in life is to become a pharmacist and to create a family with someone I love. I want the family most importantly because I was raised in a very tight Greek family.
Today people should have goals for themselves. When we graduate high school that shouldn't be the end for ourselves. Each one of us should take a chance of college, I have met many people myself that regret their younger years because they didn't go to college. Instead of ending our goals we should extend them to where we don't reach all of them till our older years.
Many people tend to set goals. They can set goals for their personal life, academics, or even for their professional lives. You can literally set a goal for pretty much anything you can imagine. I believe that people should set goals, they help you stay focused and want to do better for the future. Goals change all of the time though, because of a lot of different reasons, maybe you found that one thing just really is not what you want to do with your life, so you find something else to do. To me that is just how life is, my goals will most likely change as I am getting older and trying to find what I want to do with the rest of my life.
I have high goals in life, and they terrify me. My goals are really big and will be very difficult to accomplish. By 18, I want to have my driver's license, some scholarships, and i want to have the credits and GPA to graduate highschool with honors. i can accomplish all of that by keeping my grades up and always trying my best. I have to make sure i take school seriously and not joke my way through everything. By the time Im 25, i want to have started college and be doing very well in it. In order to do that, I have to keep my grades up and i have to make sure I stay on top of all my assignments. I can't procrastinate everything like i usually do. If i want to do really well in college, i have to earn it and i have to work for it. No grades
When planning for our future it is important to have clear goals in mind and to understand the steps that need to be taken to achieve those goals. My long-term goal is to run my own counseling center and employee at least one other person. Some Skills I already possess that will allow me to succeed with this plan are my ability to relate to people and be consistent in following the steps needed, even though it will be a long and tedious process.