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Ezekiel
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David Lee
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Each of us really should ask ourselves that question, and each of us will have our own answer!
My ultimate goal is to provide for my family--not necessarily fancy vacations and toys, but having time to be there for my kids as they grow up, then set them up for college and their own road ahead; then I want to have a nice retirement! To that end, my career is not the most exciting or high-paying, but it is steady and stable, pay is enough to meet my goals, the work is interesting to me, it's not too stressful and not at all dangerous, and gets me home in time for the kids.
What is your ultimate goal?
My ultimate goal is to provide for my family--not necessarily fancy vacations and toys, but having time to be there for my kids as they grow up, then set them up for college and their own road ahead; then I want to have a nice retirement! To that end, my career is not the most exciting or high-paying, but it is steady and stable, pay is enough to meet my goals, the work is interesting to me, it's not too stressful and not at all dangerous, and gets me home in time for the kids.
What is your ultimate goal?
Karli O'Domes
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Karli’s Answer
That is a very good question that I have often asked myself, even as I get older, especially as I get older.
My ultimate goal is to be a writer, but that's a career goal. For myself I want to live my life in a way that makes me happy and healthy. To treat other people with dignity and respect. To keep always learning to better myself and my mind. I am not someone that is close to my family but in the same token I still want to make my parents proud of me. I think I have accomplished that.
What ultimate goal do you have?
My ultimate goal is to be a writer, but that's a career goal. For myself I want to live my life in a way that makes me happy and healthy. To treat other people with dignity and respect. To keep always learning to better myself and my mind. I am not someone that is close to my family but in the same token I still want to make my parents proud of me. I think I have accomplished that.
What ultimate goal do you have?
Suresh Menon
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Naperville, Illinois
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Suresh’s Answer
Hello Ezekiel
I went through school without ever thinking much about this question..."what is my ultimate goal?". So honestly I am quite impressed that you are asking this question.
Let me share with you two real life cases;
A) My wife: We met in MBA school and during our 2 years of MBA she knew exactly what niche line of work she will do and with which company she will ultimately like to work for. She did exactly that! Later life events took her away from work (for 12 years) and during those years she started practicing Yoga. After 12 years of practicing Yoga, she decided to pursue Yoga teacher training. Today, she is a successful Yoga teacher and loves what she does. So she is someone who was blessed with knowing her goals and being able to successfully pursue it.
B) My story: I got into MBA because of my families nudge/push and simply wanted a good paying job from campus. I did not have any specific industry in mind or any niche job. I was a major in Sales & Marketing and got a sales role. I have now been in sales/client management for 20+ years and am successful at my work and have a stable/supportive family. In my 20s and early 30s, my objective was to get financial security, for me and my family. During the last 10 years I have constantly searched for my North Star (goal of life). I don't have an answer yet!
Looking back, in my opinion it boils down to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. If you have not heard of it, please do Google it. Many of us are blessed to know exactly what gives us joy/happiness and pursue that career/work. Some keep searching for it and will someday get to it. My wife's yoga teacher (very successful guru) found her path (Yoga) when she was 52! So I have 7 more years and you have many decades.
So please don't be disheartened if you are like me and are still trying to find your North Star. The fact that you raise this question in school and think about it, gets you in a better position to find an answer or explore multiple paths.
I wish you good success in school and beyond. Keep exploring and spread joy!
Warm regards,
Suresh M.
I went through school without ever thinking much about this question..."what is my ultimate goal?". So honestly I am quite impressed that you are asking this question.
Let me share with you two real life cases;
A) My wife: We met in MBA school and during our 2 years of MBA she knew exactly what niche line of work she will do and with which company she will ultimately like to work for. She did exactly that! Later life events took her away from work (for 12 years) and during those years she started practicing Yoga. After 12 years of practicing Yoga, she decided to pursue Yoga teacher training. Today, she is a successful Yoga teacher and loves what she does. So she is someone who was blessed with knowing her goals and being able to successfully pursue it.
B) My story: I got into MBA because of my families nudge/push and simply wanted a good paying job from campus. I did not have any specific industry in mind or any niche job. I was a major in Sales & Marketing and got a sales role. I have now been in sales/client management for 20+ years and am successful at my work and have a stable/supportive family. In my 20s and early 30s, my objective was to get financial security, for me and my family. During the last 10 years I have constantly searched for my North Star (goal of life). I don't have an answer yet!
Looking back, in my opinion it boils down to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. If you have not heard of it, please do Google it. Many of us are blessed to know exactly what gives us joy/happiness and pursue that career/work. Some keep searching for it and will someday get to it. My wife's yoga teacher (very successful guru) found her path (Yoga) when she was 52! So I have 7 more years and you have many decades.
So please don't be disheartened if you are like me and are still trying to find your North Star. The fact that you raise this question in school and think about it, gets you in a better position to find an answer or explore multiple paths.
I wish you good success in school and beyond. Keep exploring and spread joy!
Warm regards,
Suresh M.
Steve Wang
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Steve’s Answer
My ultimate goal is to enter the level that nothing matters to me.
I will not be effect by any things and just be me.
I just explore the world and feel what I feel.
I'll also be aware of that these are all part of the experience.
All of these will fade away anyway, so just feel what to feel.
I'm here, but I'm not here.
I will not be effect by any things and just be me.
I just explore the world and feel what I feel.
I'll also be aware of that these are all part of the experience.
All of these will fade away anyway, so just feel what to feel.
I'm here, but I'm not here.