AP Language and Composition

 
 


How do we know the goals we set are the right goals?

 
 
 

How do the goals we set contribute to everyone's expectations of us?  And do outside expectations matter?







4 comments:

  1. The right goal is one in which a person will really strive to achieve. It will be something that, not only is possible,but also something that the person really wants, and that he/she is willing to put in his/her time and effort to achieve. If the goal does not meet these criteria then it is a goal that the person is not really passionate about and is therefore, not the right goal.

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  2. When a goal is large and difficult people will often expect it to fail. Some might tell you this straight up, while others will say something nice but with a facial expression that says the opposite.However, whether supportive or unsupportive people's expectations matter because as humans, many times it is important to us what others think. But they do not have to effect our outcome. If a person is supportive then you can be happy and throughout the process of achieving your goal think of the people supporting you. But if a person is not supportive and believes you will fail then that will motivate you to prove that person wrong and you will succeed. Therefore, whether good or bad people's expectations can have a positive effect on you, but it all depends on how you look at it.

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  3. There is no such thing as a "right" goal. Most goals that people set are made to be broken. That isn't to down on the people that do achieve their goals but the reality is that people usually make goals that are out of their reach. If there were such a thing, goals are "right" goals when they are important to you. If they are helping you achieve an even bigger goal outside of the goals that help you to get to the bigger goal. And depending on how high you set your goals, people look at you that high. If you can't believe in yourself, how will others be able to believe in you? And outside expectations can be good or bad. Bad if they pressure you to reach a goal you had no intention of completely fulfilling and good if they push you to not only complete your goal but also surpass it.

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  4. There are two different ways to categorize language: concrete or abstract. If all words were concrete, life would be so much simpler– ambiguity might actually seize to exist! However, the issue with that is that concrete illustrations are very structured which give no opportunity to personalize words chosen. In contrast, abstract language is language that cannot be certainly defined since it can have a different meaning to anyone who reads it. Of this category, the word “goal” could be a perfect example of an abstract noun because it can be interpreted in many different ways. As a result, goals can forever be debated on whether they are “good” or “bad”.
    Because there is no real answer to what a goal is, personally, I would define a “right goal” as an ambition that challenges the mind and body while being practical. In addition, it should always be a target that will positively affect you/your environment.
    Factors that contribute to others’ expectations of us always are a result of our personality and beliefs¬. These are attained through our passions and goals. Goals increase fortitude because they convey the determination one has to achieve great feats, and this fortitude brings expectations from others. Of course the most important expectation is solely the expectation you set for yourself, because the extent of your capabilities is only in your hands. Therefore outside expectations matter, only if we allow them to negatively influence our morale.

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