The importance of treating learning goals as destinations

Learning goals are best treated as destinations on a map, where the better the map, the easier it becomes to reach the destination. It is not necessary for learning goals to be fully achievable, but rather to have an inkling that the destination exists. Setting learning goals is about having mental metaphors about what might be possible, based on the experiences of other successful individuals. The focus should be on the plan and the next steps to take towards the goal, rather than worrying about certainty or absolute promises.