Date: November 15, 2023

This recording talks about goals. Valerie start the discussion by asking members what does a goal mean to them. The members shared personal anecdotes and perspectives, such as seeing a goal as a plan for something important to accomplish, a prize waiting at the end of hard work, and giving life direction. Valerie highlighted the difference between a goal and a purpose, with a goal being finite and a purpose having a specific accomplishment date. She also touched on the importance of writing down goals and having a clear vision of what achieving the goal looks like. A reference was made to the different theories about goals, emphasizing the importance of having goals that align with one’s values.

So the choice is yours to make taking the time to plan out your goal and breaking them down into smaller objectives can lead to achieving your goal. Are you ready to achieve your goal?