"The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score."– Bill Copeland Do you ever feel you're working hard but not getting anywhere? Maybe you see a little improvement in your skills or achievements when you reflect on the past few years. Or perhaps you struggle to see how you can fulfil your ambitions within a period.

Many people spend their lives moving from one job to another or rushing around trying to get more done while accomplishing very little. Setting SMART goals means clarifying your ideas, focusing your efforts, using your time and resources productively, and increasing your chances of achieving what you want in life.