The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life, whether it be in health and fitness, success in business, winning a tournament, being a better friend or something more specific. It's yours and yours alone to decide what you want, and then to aggressively set a path how to get there. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where you have to concentrate your efforts. You'll also quickly spot the distractions that would otherwise lure you from your course.