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Importance Doesn’t Make a Project a Goal In my last post, I talked about how goal setting shouldn’t be limited to your job — your goals should span all areas of life. But there’s another trap people fall into when planning their year: confusing important projects with true goals. It’s easy to take something that… Read more: If a goal is about who you become, it must truly be a goal

Setting personal goals is crucial for shaping your life rather than merely reacting to it. Aim to establish goals across various life domains—being, relating, and doing. Utilize the SMARTER framework to create meaningful, balanced goals that inspire growth and reflect your identity. Intentional goal-setting can transform your life into a purposeful journey.

The U.S. mint ceased production of the penny on 12 Nov 2025 to save taxpayers $56 million since it currently costs 3.7 cents make a cent piece. This is disingenuous and obscures the real issue. The real issue isn’t that penny costing more than a cent to make, it’s the century-long erosion of the currency… Read more: Last Penny