I am interested to hear people's thoughts about goal setting. I was a habitual goal setter for many years but as I begin to explore other philosophies and ideas, I begin to wonder about my approach and, to some extent, the value of the whole process. This is not really a question of what is the "right" Taoist view. I am more interested in how people use their believes in day to day / month to month life.

Clarification: I am speaking of personal goals. At work, goals often are given to us so its different. But speaking more about the things we decide/do for ourselves.

Historically, i though of goals as "destinations". (Complete X books, Run Y distance. Etc.) As I digested ideas like finding/following the way, releasing on wants, living simply, and other ideas, i started to think differently. I began to feel that goals made more sense if you considered "journeys". So instead of running x distance, it became more about having a consistent exercise pattern and eating right. Instead of completing task, it was more about living with a purpose and focusing on the right things.

I still seem to have a "get stuff done" view and working on combining these ideas to some extent at this point.

So curious, how other's approach this. Resolutions? Monthly/Quarterly goals? ETc.