Goal setting and self motivation are important for achieving success. There are several types of goals including immediate, short term, and long term goals. Effective goals are SMART - specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound. Self motivation comes from intrinsic desires and extrinsic rewards. Maslow's hierarchy of needs shows that people are motivated to fulfill physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self actualization needs. Maintaining motivation requires confidence, focus, and direction. Self motivation is important for accepting changes and opportunities.