This document discusses the purpose and types of goals. It outlines the steps to set effective goals using the F.R.A.M.E. method and ensuring goals meet the S.M.A.R.T. criteria by being specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and tangible. Some reasons goals may fail are listed, as well as the benefits of setting goals such as suffering less stress, better concentration, more self-confidence and improved performance and happiness.