Goal Setting, Planning and Decision Making

Attitude is often “everything”, when we are speaking about the
difference between a life well lived and one which features
existence.
• Career
What type of career do you want What level do you wish to
achieve Are you aware there are five factors you may wish to
consider in this process (1) What am I interested in doing (2)
Do people already working in that area share my interests (3)
Does my temperament allow me to do this sort of work over an
extended period of time (4) Do I have the “horsepower” or
aptitude to do this work (5) Do I have the means to obtain the
credentials via education and training to perform the career
• Education
Is there any knowledge you want to acquire in particular What
information and skills will you need to achieve other goals
• Family
Do you want to be a parent If so, how are you going to be a good
parent How do you want to be seen by a partner, or by members
of your extended family
• Financial
How much do you want to earn by each stage of your life How
much do you want to invest At what age do you want financial
independence
• Physical
Are there any athletic goals you want to achieve Do you want
good health deep into old age What steps are you going to take
to achieve this
• Pleasure
How do you want to enjoy yourself You should ensure some of
your life is reserved just for you.
• Public Service
Do you want to make the world a better place by your existence If
so, how
• Social
Do you have any social ambitions
Once you have decided your goals in these areas assign your priority to them,
with the most important earning an A, the least important earning an F. Then
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