Here are some myths and realities that are associated with personal goal setting. Study them and know what is true or false.
Myth 1: Personal goal setting is not really that important.
Reality: Any kind of success requires goals since it does not occur by accident. There must be goals and definite plans to reach them.
Myth 2: In order to be successful, you just need a good plan.
Reality: Success is not passive. It is always active. Every plan needs actions; and any good preparation cannot substitute action. You need to couple that good plan with equally good course of actions.
Myth 3: In personal goal