I want to rise above the mean of the population. I want to be better than average. But that's it. I just want to work just hard enough to be doing better than most people. No specific area of focus. I just want to be slightly better than average.

It's harder than it sounds. The majority of the world can't accomplish this goal. This is inherently true.

I'd also like to have the resources I'd need to pursue the hobbies/entertainment/activities I desire. Among these, altruism, and parenthood are probably included.

My goal in life is to be happy and to be happy throughout all of it

One of the biggest mistakes in my life was judging my best friends relationship badly. I didn't really like her BF because I thought that she wasn't all that seriouils baout him and that tehir relationship seemd more like physical thing than anything. I turned out to be completely wrong, and I think I really hurt her feelings then - I'm really glad that she hasn't held a grudge. I've since then gotten to know her BF, and while he's cocky and slightly annoying at times...he's really good for her and he makes her happy, which is the important thing. Now, I have a general rule of thumb to not judge other people's relationships. It makes everyone sad all around.

I tend to take things too seriously in that I get upset about things that don't really matter that much. My boyfriend has a really laid back attitude about everything, and it usually helps calm me down whenever I'm flipping out. Since I've come to college and been removed from some of my more dramatic high school friends, I've chilled out a lot more. I'm trying my best to not get worked up at random little things becuase there will always be something that will make you angry/sad/worried/etc...you just need to handle it and not let it get to you too badly. I'll still over react, but the point is that I'm getting better.

I have a hard time forgiving people. Sometimes, I'll stay angry even when I'm not that mad anymore because I don't want to forgive them that easily. This causes a lot of the problems in my relationship ^^;;;.. I'm trying my best to forgive more easily. One day, my dad was talking to me and he said "you made me really mad last summer when you did such and such", and he got all huffy again =_= It made me realize the extreme pettiness grudges/unforgiviness causes. I'm rather proud of myself in how I've gotten the don't hold a grudge part down pretty well as of late. ^^ *pats self on back* But in the future I really want to be able to forgive people before they get mad at me for not forgiving them. ^^;; I think that this goal is a good place to start...

Goals, huh? I stopped planning for the future a while back.

To be happy....

I really don't have a goal in life. Still thinking what I really what to do for these last 4 years, but still haven't came out with an answer. I don't want to live a life like any other life. I only have one life so I want to do things that people haven't done or things that I think are more extraordinary than most. Being happy, and living my life to the fullest is what I want as well. Living it to the fullest meaning not going to work and do the same thing over and over and over and over again. When I start to think about stuff like that I tend to get abit insecure about life. Rather playing a role in life, I want to become something that more than that role. It is really hard and I tend to get stress out when I think about it too much. Living the moment... I think that is what I really want...

Hmmm.. my goals eh? Well, I'm too young to have goals etched in stone. BUT, I can say that one of my goals is to live a life without regrets and to be able to smile through the brightest and darkest days of my life. *nod* Yup, that's about what I can say is definite on my list of goals.

My goal is to be happy in life ^_^ Apart from that i'd also like to become a chef and have my own restaurant! I'm interested in all this since (about) the age of eight! I even collected recipes... Now, i have loads of them... And, though i'm not that good at cooking, i still hope to be able to achieve my goal... I plan of taking courses later, but it just seems that my parents don't take it seriously! Anyway, i've got a 2nd goal (if ever the 1st fails ^_^) I wanna become a videogame programmer or anything related to programming cause i really like it!

I'm at the crossroads right now, as far as this goes, I'm trying to settle on some solid goals for myself. Not just material goals, mind you. Nothing fantastic, just want to lead a simple life, get along with folks, stay out of trouble. Sounds easy, but not quite as easy as it sounds.

(@Caiobrz) I can be a little irate, too, lately I've noticed that I lately I've become very impatient, especially when commuting to/from school. Getting stuck in crowds, inconsiderate people who refuse to keep left and block up the escalator... yeah. Short term goal: take a deep breath, count to 10, don't get angry... yep.

The same goes for school - when it comes to group projects, you get to work with some great people, but sometimes you get some uncooperative people, lazy bums, or just plain clueless people. I just got mad at a groupmate this morning: was busy with other work so KIV'ed stuff he was asking me about; he got impatient and questioned my devotion; that really pissed me off. Short fuse, gotta work on it.

Caiobrz

sometimes you are ahead, sometimes you are behind, and your actions when you are AHEAD are the ones that really matter and build your personality.

I agree. And it doesn't just apply to mods - sometimes newbies will say or ask the darndest things, sometimes people say things that really tick you off - plenty of things to get mad at. For most of us, oftentimes you just have to be patient and tolerant, and sometimes, when you just can't do anything about it, you just quietly move on. For those who hold positions of power of some sort, then there's a real test of how you choose to handle the situation. For those who care to try and do things right, it is indeed a great way to build character.

Caiobrz

Surprizinly enough, the internet and all the online foruns and channels are a nice way to practice, since you are online with lots of person with lots of personalities and you are sure to find this or that personality trait eventually, and practise patience and tolerance with them.

The best part about forums, I think, is not the anonimity, but the fact that you can slow down, take your time to think things through and compose your thoughts before posting. In real life one of my common mistakes is to shoot off comments on impulse - and oftentimes these turn out to be very unwise things to say. Forums are different; even if something really gets to you, you can stop, take a break, go for a cuppa, cool down, then come back and write something sensible, rather than just shooting your mouth off and making things worse.

Strange though, you still see quite a lot of brainfart all over the place - rude people, insensitive people, whatever. Well, I know that like Caiobrz, I make it a point to try and not to get provoked, and I think that is a worthy aim for anyone to apply themselves to.

My goals is to live a happy life.

Basically, I want to live a happy life... Who doesn't, right? I want to be able to be happy, and make my wife as happy as me (if not, happier... her happiness is more important than mine...)

I want to leave a print on society... I want to do something that people will remember me by. Something good, that benefits the society...

I want to be... a good friend... I want to be able to make EVERYONE happy, although I know thats impossible.

I'm hoping to get a job in music. I would really like to get/make my own recording studio. I would have my own band, as well. I'm also hoping to become an artist of some kind; prefably an anime or manga artist (dunno if that's really possible... unless I move to Japan or something). Those are dreams I have in profession.

Basically, those are some goals I have for the future. Will they come true? Probably not... But hell, I can dream...

Mine is to be the greatest Prostreet racer...me and my unique radical ideas for beating the ever so supra dominated racer society...also to get as good better than my favorite comicbook artist Micheal Turner...oh I almost forgot...destroy humanity :D hehehe!

My goals are hobby-oriented. It sounds a bit cliche, but I wish to be the best at what I do and if I can't acheive mastery, at least I will be a jack of all trades. I'm not saying that this is how I define my life, not by a long shot, but this is how I like to live my life. The whole issue of money is a bother. One of my goals is to find a job, just so I can survive in this world. To be honest, I could really care less about money.

I also wish to leave a lasting impression on the people I meet. Whether it's by teaching or by regular conversation, people will know who I am and I have somehow made an impact on their lives. I think that's power, right there.

To know everyone around me to the max to be nice to all and to be able to be a geek and be buff and be cool at the same time.. which is almost what i've accomplished.. and only love one person and love the rest with equal confess

Get a good diplomacy , get a nice job and a nice wife and a warm house