Why Is It Important To Have Lifetime Goals?

Alejandro Becerra
Daniels
English 3 – Block 4
25 August 2014
Goals are the driving force of actions, which therefore makes actions stepping-stones. Without them, actions are meaningless, and only steps geared towards building someone else’s empire. These empires are the goals, the great tomorrow for which we work for day in and day out. In order to succeed, one must have a plan, and consider how each action is contributing towards that goal. And if it is not contributing, or worse, bringing it down, then there’s a problem. The majority of one’s actions should be contributing towards the goal, and none should be holding back. My lifetime goals are to have a stable future, be the best I can be, leave a mark in history, and be happy. However,
Volunteering with the Harris Health System is preparing me for the chaotic, rushed environment of the health care system. I am learning of the rules in medicine, such as HIPPA, which can be summed up as the guidelines for patient information confidentiality. Even more important, I am developing social skills and gaining self-knowledge. After every visit, I feel more comfortable, clear, and efficient interacting with patients and co-workers, as well as finding out what kinds of activities or situations I am comfortable with and which I am not comfortable with. Though there is heavy responsibility on me at the Harris Health System, I believe that I can still hold a part time job outside of it. During the Summer I work at a grocery store. This helps me gain knowledge of how a business is run. Also, I educate myself to make up for the deficiency of the educational system. Very often, I end up reading articles on social issues, for instance. In addition, I am an avid exerciser and eat right. I pride myself by calling myself a healthy individual, not only physically, but also mental, emotional, and
For instance, I plan on getting a credit card soon, not to spend money I don’t have, but to start building credit years before most people start. That way, I’ll have a financial advantage. Also, I plan on volunteering at the SPCA, or starting volunteer firefighter training courses, that way, I will be more liked by scholarship organizations, colleges, and have more experience. Furthermore, I am trying to get all the necessities of life in this world ready as soon as possible. For example, I am in the process of getting my driver’s license, however, I still must follow through two more