Why goal setting is important. The process of setting goals helps to provide a clear picture of your wants and needs so you can chart your own life destiny. To get a clear picture of your wants and needs, consider eight types of goals. To begin building and qualifying your list of goals, answer four key questions that serve as triggers. Now, classify the goals according to potential timing: long-range, medium-range, and immediate. Long-range goals. Number one, explore a telecommuting option. Medium-range goals. Number one, plan a national park vacation. Immediate. Number one, get a kitten.
