Goals vs. Activities

"Someday is not a day of the week." — Janet Dailey

Today is. And right now, most people are confusing wishing with planning — including you, probably. Let's fix that.

A goal is a destination — a result you want to achieve. It describes the outcome, not the path.

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An activity is a specific, scheduled action that moves you toward the goal. It's something you actually do.

Quiz: Can You Tell the Difference?

Label each item as a Goal or an Activity. Pay attention — the distinction can be subtle.

1. Learn a new language

Goal Activity

2. Listen to podcasts in the target language daily

Goal Activity

3. Get a promotion at work

Goal Activity

4. Update my resume this weekend

Goal Activity

5. Improve my fitness level

Goal Activity

Now apply what you've learned to YOUR real life. Take a goal you actually have and translate it into 3 concrete activities.

Enter one of your real goals:

Be honest — pick something you actually want, not what sounds impressive.

Now write 3 specific activities to achieve it:

📋 Your Action Blueprint

Goal

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What is the one goal you keep calling "someday"?

Hold that thought. The next pages will give it a date.

See what goals your classmates are working toward — and inspire each other to follow through.