Personal yearly goals should be planned ambitiously and in the areas in need of improvement.

7-12 goals should be planned for the year, separated into quarters with 3-4 goals in each. Some form of quality-of-life survey is useful for finding focus areas. Goals can also focus on desires for new experiences, and should relate to one’s vision/purpose/principles.rM2


  1. Brett & Kate McKay, “Podcast #762: Prepare Now to Have Your Best Year Ever,” The Art of Manliness (blog), December 8, 2021, https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/your-best-year-ever/. (See notes.)