We all need goals.  Goals are good, because they make sure we’re moving forward in life instead of just going through the motions in life.  Earlier this month, a lot of people think they made some goals for the year.

Except they didn’t.  They made wishes, and most of them are already given up on.

I want to talk about realistic goals today, but before we can do that, we need to talk about the difference between a goal and a resolution.  I hate that word, resolution.  It’s such a vague, feel goody word that doesn’t really mean a damn thing when in relation to some silly promises we all made while drunk on a cold winter night.  A goal is a far different beast.  It’s something you’re working toward.  It’s something you’re going to do, not something you want to do.

Now let’s talk about what’s a realistic goal…