There are two kinds of goal setting strategies. One is called SMART goals, the other is called DUMB goals. I would like to say DUMB goals are far more important than SMART goals.

Here is why. DUMB goals can give you the maximum growth opportunities while SMART goals can't. The true reward is not achieving the goal itself but the growth you get along the way.

Why do we need goals?

Because most of us are lazy at one level. You may be an exception but at least  I am lazy. So, if I don't have any goals, my mind wanders all the time. I would do many things my mind is attracted to without any long term vision. Then, probably I don't get what I really want. Soon, the time will be up. The end of my life. The story ends.