Staying True To Goals
As I was sitting down, thinking of my Learning Plan, I realized that I do not have too many long term goals. Most of my goals are attainable in the near future, such as getting good grades, going on trips to different areas of the country/ world. I know that this winter break I am going to Israel and during this trip I hope to gain a cultural experience as well as form new relationships with Jewish students across America. This is definitely a goal that I would like to attain by mid- January. For me, especially in this time of growth and confusion (as to what I want to do or who I want to become), goals keep changing. For a while I wanted to study music and become a professional musician, but I realized that that does not always guarantee a financially secure career. As long term goals keep changing, I realize that it is important to stay true to my short term goals, because those will slowly pave the way towards my future.
Comments
Posted by: David Corn
Posted on: December 11, 2005 11:46 PM
Matthew, I also dont have too many long term goals. It was difficult for me to try and map out long term goals for the Learning Plan, because I feel like I am guided by series of short term goals. While in the end I feel like it was a good, challenging, and important excercize, I still do not hold many long term goals. A part of me feels like long term goals should be loose, so as to prevent them from dictating and driving your daily/short term life. I have heard many stories of friends who have let their futures prevent them from living their lifes in the present. I think you are dead on when you say that you need to stay true to your short term goals; I also believe they are the path towards your future.