Long-Term Personal Goal
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A Long-Term Personal Goal is a personal goal that a person aims to achieve over a relatively long period.
- Context:
- It can (often) span multiple years or even decades to accomplish.
- It can (often) require ongoing commitment and perseverance.
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- It can range from being an Achieved Long-Term Personal Goal to being a Active Personal Goal to being a Retired Long-Term Personal Goal.
- It can range from being a Simple Long-Term Personal Goal (straightforward, single-focus objectives) to being a Complex Long-Term Personal Goal (multi-faceted, interdependent aims).
- It can range from being an Intrinsic Long-Term Personal Goal (driven by internal desires and values) to being an Extrinsic Long-Term Personal Goal (motivated by external rewards or pressures).
- It can range from being a Weakly-Held Long-Term Personal Goal (casually pursued, easily abandoned) to being a Strongly-Held Long-Term Personal Goal (firmly pursued, resilient to obstacles).
- It can range from being a Physical World-Outcome Long-Term Personal Goal (such as ...) to being a Mental-Outcome Long-Term Personal Goal (such as ...).
- It can range from being a Financial Long-Term Personal Goal (related to savings, investments, or debt reduction) to being a Lifestyle Long-Term Personal Goal (focused on quality of life improvements).
- It can range from being a Creative Long-Term Personal Goal (related to artistic expression or innovation) to being a Practical Long-Term Personal Goal (focused on skill development or problem-solving).
- It can range from being a Local Long-Term Personal Goal (focused on immediate surroundings or community) to being a Global Long-Term Personal Goal (aimed at world travel or international impact).
- It can range from being a Leisure Long-Term Personal Goal (focused on hobbies or relaxation) to being a Productivity Long-Term Personal Goal (aimed at efficiency or output).
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- It can involve breaking the goal down into smaller, manageable milestones.
- It can be influenced by an individual's core values, long-term vision, and life experiences.
- It can provide a sense of direction and purpose, motivating sustained effort.
- It can involve both professional and personal life aspects.
- It can adapt over time based on changing circumstances and priorities.
- It can contribute to significant personal growth and achievement.
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- Example(s):
- Long-Term Value-Aligned Identity-Forming Self-Directed Personal Goal/Long-Term Personal Aspirations, such as:
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- Life Dreams.
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- Earning a College Degree.
- Starting and Growing a Business.
- Achieving Financial Stability.
- Becoming an Expert in a Field.
- Writing and Publishing a Book.
- Running a Marathon.
- Traveling to All Continents.
- Raising Children.
- Building a Dream Home.
- Contributing to Major Scientific Discoveries.
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- Long-Term Value-Aligned Identity-Forming Self-Directed Personal Goal/Long-Term Personal Aspirations, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Short-Term Personal Goal, such as completing a monthly project or attending a workshop.
- Longer-Term Organizational Goal. ...
- Immediate Reward Goal, such as watching a movie or eating a favorite meal.
- Routine Task, such as cleaning the house or paying bills.
- Basic Necessity, such as sleeping or eating.
- One-Time Project, such as planning a party or organizing a garage sale.
- See: Personal Aspiration, Life Dream, Goal Setting, Self-Improvement, Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation.