Know Yourself

When face-to-face with one's self … there is no cop-out.

-Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

You've decided to set some personal goals, but you're not sure where to start. Well, the first step is to look within.

How well do you know yourself? A serious evaluation of your life is critical to getting what you want. If you need to get to Pittsburgh by Friday and you want to plan your trip, you've got to know where you're starting from. So, if you want to reach your new goals, you have to know where you are now.

What achievements are you most proud of? What makes you happy?

Without dwelling on failures, mistakes or past ill feelings, quickly list your life's important accomplishments. Think about th View the rest of this article