Goals are good.
Goals are good but a good goal is even better. What is the difference? All good goals share certain characteristics in that they have a time component, are specific, can be reasonably achieved and are measurable. To compare goals I hear stated by competitive shooters they go something like this: -I want to be better. (A nice sentiment but not really a goal, as all of the good characteristics are missing) -I want to make A class this year. (There we go, an actual goal. A specific, measurable item in a certain time frame) -I am going to make A class in 2020 by dry firing 2x a week the drills in S. Anderson's book. (Positive phrasing, an actual plan, sounds reasonable, specific, time component and so on. Great goal) In years past when I was in college, newly divorced or early in a career I was very good at goal setting. Some years even accomplishing all my goals!! They gave me amazing direction and focus and helped me to not let myself down. With age and experience I've de...