Everyone dreams of having a successful life, but many people do not have a set plan to put in action to help them achieve this. Having values and goals are necessary to get your life on the right track to success. A goal the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. In simpler terms, a goal is the outcome or result that someone is striving for. This could be a career path, or a new house, vehicle, etc. Values are things that are of importance to you as a person in your life. These are things that you hold dear to yourself. Values help to influence your goals by allowing you to observe who you are as a person, and what you stand for. This will allow you to create goals based on your personality, and ability. When creating your own personal goals, you should always make sure that they are something that is realistic. You want to ensure that with proper planning and dedication; you can reach these goals. For myself, I have developed several short term goals. First I need to continue pursuing my Vocal Music Education degree at Arkansas State University. This degree is necessary to improve my skills at a performer, and to enhance my ability to teach voice. Without a …show more content…
After I complete college with my bachelors degree, I will get a job as a high school choral director for a few years to gain some experience in the music field. While doing this I intend to work on my masters degree a little at a time. Also while teaching I plan to teach private voice and piano lessons on the side for extra money. Once my masters is complete, I will start my doctoral degree. This will require me to leave Arkansas to pursue the degree. Once this is complete, I will have achieved the highest education level for my field. I will have options to teach at colleges, or wherever I please. Then of course, If the chance of fame arises along the way. I will be more than happy to take that opportunity, and run with