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A study on 1979 Harvard MBA students asked them, "Have you set clear,
written goals for your future and made plans to accomplish them?"
Only 3% of the graduates had written goals and plans; 13% had nonwritten goals and 84% had no specific goals at all.
Ten years later, they were interviewed again. The 13% of the class who
had goals were earning, on average, twice as much as the 84% who had
no goals. And the 3% who had clear, written goals were earning, on
average, ten times as much as the other 97% put together.
Action generates the impetus for further action: if you want something
done quickly, give it to a busy person.
The best time to do something is usually NOW!
Life satisfaction is greatest for those involved in short term goals which
are enjoyable, not too difficult; and done in cooperation with others.
Focus on one objective at a time and always have the next goal in mind.
To accomplish more difficult tasks, break them down into components.
The most satisfaction comes from pursuing an objective, not simply from
achieving it. (Ari Kiev )
It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that
matters, in the end. (Ursula K. Le Guin )
Unless you have a definite, precise, clearly set goals, you are not going to
realize the maximum potential that lies within you. (Zig Ziglar)
Well begun is half done. (Mary Poppins!)

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