Setting Long-Term Goals and Finding Meaning in Life

When forming a goal or a plan, it is beneficial to consider the next three to five years, as beyond that, the number of variables leads to unpredictability. It is essential to envision what would make life worthwhile and to understand the consequences of not achieving that worthwhile life. Without something meaningful to strive for, the default state is suffering. Similar to how Geppetto wished upon a star for Pinocchio to become real, individuals need to identify their own guiding star and determine what would make their life worth living. It is important to set realistic and meaningful goals, rather than aiming for unattainable and ultimately unsatisfying objectives.