My short term goal for this class is to pass with an "A". Goals give direction and motivation to strive for success. Creating realistic goals over 5-10 years for education and career helps achieve what you want. Effective time management prioritizes important tasks that need to be done soon. The document discusses creating and achieving goals, time management, self-reflection on strengths and values, and why people procrastinate due to lack of motivation or enjoyment of required tasks.