First about what for, in general, you need goals and what they are. The goal may be something abstract or tangible, but at the moment incomprehensible. It is characterized by the fact that you want it and you need it, so it pushes you to certain actions. From this it follows that the goal is the object of the conscious or unconscious aspiration of the object, the result to which the process is directed. If your goal is to reach the top of the mountain, then you will be at it for a long time and it is difficult to climb until you reach it. The result is that you will be at the top, you will receive the emotions due to it - this was the goal, as a result of some activity. What do we have from this definition? A very simple and, at the same time, very important rule: to achieve the set goal you must not be idle.
If you hope that if you strongly believe in the goal, then she will come to you herself, then you are very wrong. The princess will not meet the prince unless she leaves her tower, or send letters to all states about the request for release, so that people at least know that she is there. No universe, no matter how strong it is, will not push the mountain to you with the power of your thought and faith. Faith helps us achieve the goal, overcome difficulties. But, as the Bible says, faith without action is dead. Take a note.
At the same time, one should not forget about self-confidence and belief in one's own strengths and desires. This will be the second rule. Most difficulties and overtakes due to lack of faith or strength. From the very beginning you need to firmly decide that this is your goal, and you will achieve it, that you are able to touch the dream set, and you will fight for it until the last. You need motivation, you need a desire. If you do not have enough strength - imagine yourself already near the achieved goal, then, how you enjoy the result. Such fantasies can give you strength during your struggle. For example, if you are far from home and you no longer have the strength to reach the threshold, you doubt whether you can survive, remember who is waiting for you, what will happen when you return, the faces of your loved ones. And then, imagining the best - go to the last.
Although often to meet their desires, set goals and achieve it can be a little. Soon you can feel again that you are missing something. Or to doubt that it was really what you wanted. And such fantasies about its achievement may not advise the reality and everything may turn out to be quite different from what you expected. So think carefully about the consequences, about whether or not you really need it. Do not confuse the dream and the goal with an obsession. For example, if you have been offended before, do not take revenge today, maybe they are completely different people than when they were in their youth. Or you can have a dream of youth and childhood a handsome guy in the neighborhood in which you have long been in love. But if he is already engaged, think about whether it is worth dissolving someone else's life for the sake of an obsession? Will this goal bring you happiness? Is it reasonable? Therefore, the third rule is that the targets should be chosen with wisdom.
The fourth rule is the way to achieve the goal. It needs to be carefully considered, it can be the key to success. When clearly define the goal, start thinking about whether it is possible to achieve it, if so, in what way. What your skills can be used in this case, what you need for this, do you have everything you need, if not, how to get it. Think over all the details, think well of the whole plan. The more clear it is, the better, but it should also be taken into account that some of its moments can not be guessed, think well and alternate options. There is a good quote on this topic - victory requires preparation. And in the case with the goal, it is really true. Well think about how it can be achieved and what is most suitable for you. Eliminate all inhumane methods, as well as those that cause someone to suffer. Do not expose yourself to risk, or put your life or your loved ones in danger. No goal of this is worthy.
Do not be afraid of anything - no difficulties that may arise. If you believe in yourself at the beginning of the journey, then there is no reason to doubt. Do not doubt even when it seems that you are moving away from the goal, and time is running out. For all your time. The main thing - do everything to make the goal come true. Look for new ways to achieve.
Another interesting trick - do not forget to encourage yourself on the way to the goal. If you moved closer to her, you found a new way, successfully overcame a big obstacle - make yourself a gift, do something that was not allowed before or was worthless. Encouragement will help you to keep motivation and interest, because it often happens that the goal is to be fulfilled, although we do not want it. Therefore, do not exhaust yourself, work for the benefit of the goal - but in moderation. Remember that no goals are worth your health.