God is a goal-setter; everything He has done or will do has been planned out ahead of time. We have been created in the image and likeness of God. Ephesians 5:1 says, “be imitators of God.” We function best when we set and pursue goals. Goals are not obligations; they are not vows; they are not laws, goals are an expression of the desires of our heart, and they are what we genuinely want to do. Those who set goals manage time better, have the right priorities, get less entangled in the world, they are more focused. Goals are flexible; you can change them, adjust them, make them harder, or make them easier, depending on the circumstances. You maintain the direction and the motivation but adjust as needed, so your goals aren’t crushing you. Those with clear, well-written goals can say “no” easily; when you write your goals out, you can read them every day; that only takes five minutes, and then you will never be lukewarm again. Goals are the key to not falling into the squeaky wheel syndrome. Goal setters are the 20% who get the 80% done. Goal setters are the ones who bear much fruit and glorify their heavenly Father. Goal setters are the ones who get to the end of their life and say, “I finished the race!” They are the ones who hear Jesus say, “well done, good and faithful servant.”Goal-setters manage their money well, tend to have good marriages, and raise good kids. People don’t set goals because they think they can just operate out of their head, and do as well. Besides it is easier and takes less time to just live life without written down goals. I guess if that is what you want, easier rather than better.