#Goal Pursuit

From Drift to Drive: Anchoring Dreams in Action

Finally, anchors hold best when tied to values. Viktor Frankl observed that purpose amplifies endurance by giving suffering a why (Man’s Search for Meaning, 1946). Keller’s actions were moored to a cause beyond herself—expanding dignity and opportunity—which made sustained effort coherent rather than grim. Clarify the principle your project advances, state it in a sentence, and let it guide your commitments. In doing so, you fulfill Keller’s charge: action as the reliable tether, keeping dreams within reach while the waters move beneath you. [...]

Without Ambition, No Goal Is Worth Pursuing — Lucius Annaeus Seneca

In today’s world, where goal-setting and personal achievement are major themes in self-development, Seneca’s words resonate strongly, reinforcing the timeless importance of passion and aspiration. [...]