Setting goals can be hard. Here are Sean Covey’s 5 keys to setting goals from his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens along with a quote to help remember them.

1. Count the Cost
   • “Counting the cost will always add a touch of needed realism to your goal.”
2. Put it in Pen
   • “A goal not written is only a wish.”
3. Just do it!
   • “Do or do not. There is no try.” - Jedi Master Yoda
4. Use Momentous Moments
   • “Things with beginnings and ends carry momentum.”
5. Rope Up
   • “You’ll accomplish much more in life if you’ll rope up and borrow strength from others.”
   • This means partner up, ask others to help you*, cheer you on, do your goal with you, etc.

*When it’s allowed.

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