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An object or aim one strives to attain or achieve
The next step is to set clear goals.
objectivestargetsaimsambitions
To gain knowledge or skill by studying, being taught, or experiencing something
Learn from your mistakes.
studyacquireunderstand
attention / əˈtenʃən /nounThe act of noticing or paying attention
Pay attention
focusheednotice
unable to move or be moved; fixed in a particular position or unable to change or progress
If you feel stuck, unhappy, or unsuccessful — you must understand that waiting for someone else to fix it will never work.
trappedimmobilizedhampered
Information or objects that help solve a mystery or understand a situation
Success leaves clues.
hintevidenceleadindicator
responsibility / rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti /nounThe state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
Taking responsibility for your actions is crucial for personal growth.
accountabilityliabilityduty
having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not bad, not mediocre
Be a good person.
kinddecentmoral
present participle of pay
But only if you're paying attention.
to take away / tuː teɪk əˈweɪ /verbto learn or gain something useful from an experience
There is always something valuable you can take away.
over time / ˈoʊvər taɪm /adverbas time passes; eventually
My views have changed over time.
in due coursein the fullness of timewith the passage of time
mentors / ˈmɛntɔːrz /nounAn experienced and trusted person who advises or trains a less experienced person
Another powerful step is to find mentors.
advisorguidecoachcounselor
face conflict / ˈfeɪs ˈkɒnflɪkt /verbTo disagree or argue, often resulting in a fight or dispute
We might face conflict with our neighbors over property lines.
arguedisputeclash