Working for myself was the goal. I did it. I made it. I work for myself. But it hasn’t fixed my life. I’m free to pursue anything I want. But achieving goals doesn’t and won’t make me complete.

As a high achiever, it’s hard when you come up short. Perhaps you’re a sales leader who didn’t hit your quota for the quarter, or a project manager who fell behind on a big deadline. Whatever your ...

People pursuing meaningful goals usually have clearer, more personal answers. They can connect the goal to specific values, ...

As another year draws to a close, millions of people worldwide are reflecting on their aspirations for the future. While the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions remains strong, the approach to ...

The Harvard Business Review suggests personal or professional goals are famously hard to achieve. If the effort outweighs the perceived reward, we are tempted to give up on our targets. Also: 5 ways ...

Rock, paper, or scissors. The odds of winning the age-old game of chance is roughly 33%. At the start of the 2024-25 Ohio State women’s basketball season, guard Kennedy Cambridge had the upper hand on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. A well-crafted financial plan starts with clearly defined goals. Whether it’s ...

BALTIMORE -- Fourteen-year-old West Muhammad strides into the library at Coppin State University wearing a blue-gray suit and red bow tie. He’s the youngest freshman on campus this year, and in recent ...