A goal is anything that a person sets out to accomplish a conscious aim that requires planning A short-term goal is one that you want to accomplish soon A long-term goal is something you plan to accomplish sometime farther out in the future A fixed goal is one that can be met only at a certain time i.e. go to college A flexible goal has no definite time limit i.e. get a car To decide which needs and wants are more important than others A goal that is reachable with a reasonable amount of effort 1. Analyze the goal 2. Put it in writing 3. Be specific 4. Make a commitment 5. Consider your resources Something that you need in order to accomplish a goal Human resources, material resources, and community resources Human your own skills, your time, and other people Material money, tools, and equipment Community community facilities, learning opportunities, and services Natural Non-renewable (once oil is used up, it is gone forever) Determination helps people aggressively identify goals and seek resources that will help them meet those goals.