Sometimes your goals are clear-there are certain things you've always wanted. But sometimes, people
get stuck in the present moment and don't think about what they might want in the future. Maybe you
don't need a car now, but if you'll need one in a year, you might need to start saving today. So spend
some time thinking about what's important to you. What do you care about? What do you need or want
now? What about next year? What about in five years? Is there anything that you'll regret not trying?
If you're not sure where to start, talk to the people you admire. Look around and get inspired by things
you see. If you feel uncertain, remember that sometimes knowing what you don't want to do is just as
important as knowing what you want to do. For example, if you know that you don't want to become an
electrician even though your father wants you to, you've identified important aspirations that can help
think about what you'd prefer and an area of your life where you could use a specific goal. What career
might you want instead?
How can knowing what you don't want to do be helpful?
A. Knowing what you don't want to do means
you don't have to set goals for yourself.
C. Knowing what you don't want to do means
someone else is responsible for telling you
what your goal should be.
B. Knowing what you don't want to do can
help you think through your preferences.
D. Knowing what you don't want to do means
you don't have to worry about your future.