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#4
Accomplishment
When have you felt a great sense of accomplishment, a feeling you achieved something of real worth? (Think of something that gave you this feeling independent of outside praise.) Why did you feel that way? What does it teach you about your values? Be as specific as you can.
“Happiness is the byproduct of achievement.”
~ Anonymous
Understanding what you truly value is key to defining your goals and needs.
2. Your Goals
Your lifetime goals are the big, long-term things you want to achieve, perhaps things like raising responsible children, maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse, achieving financial independence, and building a successful career.
“I did an exercise in which I thought about what I wanted as an epitaph to my life. I realized that if I were to write about where my current ambitions would lead me, my life would look like this: ‘Jacque Blix took great vacations, had all good-hair days, wore beautiful clothes, was lean and toned, ate gourmet food, owned exquisite china and crystal, and never missed a sale at Nordstrom. She is sorely missed by the retailers and credit card companies in the community.’”
~ Jacqueline Blix
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