Not having at least one well-defined goal in life represents, in my opinion, the death of all that you could achieve. I’ve noticed that most people around me, for various reasons, have settled into a middle ground, whether it’s regarding financial status, daily jobs, personal projects, relationships, or even dreams. In simple terms, this translates to an unconscious killing of a progression that we, as a species, need. For this very reason, I decided long ago to follow a process I’ve defined according to my own preferences because, for me, it meets my needs. I first wrote about it in my debut book, Journey Through the Eyes of an Anonymous One, and below, I’ll share the relevant excerpt on this topic. However, I’ll mention that I don’t know if it will fit everyone’s style, but it’s a tool that has helped me achieve some of the goals I set for myself.

“I believe we, as humans, need three types of goals in life. The first category includes goals that change from day to day because they are very easy to achieve. These are activities like: ‘eat a fruit every day,’ ‘drink two liters of water,’ ‘read a certain number of pages from a book,’ and the examples go on. These serve to maintain balance in life and keep you grounded in reality. The second type of goal is usually achievable but requires long-term dedication. In this category, we can include: ‘graduate in the top 50 of your class,’ ‘earn a scholarship every year,’ ‘get that job,’ or ‘save X amount of money by the end of the year.’ Once achieved, these should instill confidence and provide the sense that things are moving in the right direction. The third type of goal is an aspirational one, very difficult to reach, with a low completion rate, such as ‘become a Hollywood actor,’ ‘find a cure for cancer,’ ‘win a Nobel Prize,’ and the examples continue depending on the field of activity that suits your needs. The idea is that this final type of goal should be viewed as a bonus, a lofty purpose, which, if not achieved, life still goes on because the other two types of goals are fulfilled. The third type of goal stimulates the desire to evolve toward the highest peaks, to explore the unknown, and dismantles the notion of ‘I can’t do X thing’ and shifts it to the correct mindset of ‘how can I do X thing.’ It focuses on finding solutions rather than getting stuck in difficult scenarios. I also believe that this type of goal can reduce the risk of depression because you always feel that you have something to do, a target to reach.”