goal (psychology)

A motivational book, aimed at teenagers, that provides tips on setting goals and achieving them, as well as exercises and reproducible forms to help track one's progress.

Wayne Miller dreams of playing hockey, but fears his small size will keep coaches from noticing him, until one lucky break gives him a chance to play and show everyone how well he can play.

Examines how peoples' values influence their goals and discusses how to set and achieve appropriate goals.

Presents 366 quotations, advice, and affirmations to help readers face challenges, plan for the future, and appreciate their unique and wonderful qualities.

Grit, persistence and perseverance in the face of setbacks is an important ingredient for a successful life. People such as Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds, and the example they set will be an inspiration to readers as they learn about ways to develop grit in their own lives.

Examines how to use imagination, thought, determination, and other abilities to transform a wish into a goal, visualize achieving it, plan how to reach it, and ultimately find success.

A discussion of the value of goal setting as a way to succeed, exploring what goals are, how to set them, and how to achieve them.

Discusses how to make good choices about the direction of your life, covering such elements of choice as attitude, identity, and goals.

Pursuing one's own path in life takes courage, strength, and perseverance, as demonstrated by such inspirational leaders as Barack Obama, Albert Einstein, and Muhammad Ali.