Re-read the introduction [paragraphs 1-4]. Select the paragraph from the section that suggests there is a link between goal setting and final outcomes.

Goals are like promises we make to our future selves. It is never a bad time to get started when it comes to setting goals, so you should never let a few setbacks get you down if you feel like you've been off track. So how can you be most successful?


In all walks of life, goals are set to keep us focused. From sports to sales and marketing, goal setting is common. By setting goals, an individual can be more aware of what will be needed to move forward. For example, by setting a goal to have our homework finished by Sunday evening, a student will have thought through the process and in so doing made allowances for other things he or she would typically do on a Sunday.


But the bottom line on this is: Goal-setting helps us to focus on the end result.

We sometimes refer to goal setting as plotting a map for success. After all, you are likely to wander a bit off track if you don't keep your eye on a clear goal.