Goals vs. Dreams
Do you think there's a difference? I'm not quite sure what to think about what I want to do with my life, it's so confusing. I've always differentiated the two, but what do you think? I've considered dreams different because they're less plausible and more likely than not it's just a fantasy, something that most likely won't come true, although you'd give anything for it to happen; goals are things that you want to do, but there is a higher chance of it occurring. That sounds so pessimistic, I know, but that's where my inner conflict-thing comes in.
Like, my goal in life is to get into genetic research when I'm older and try to find cures for diseases like cancer, Alzheimers, etc. But, although I think the material's interesting, I'm doing it more out of obligation for someone I know very dear to me who has a disease, and I feel like it's a way for me to make up for what he's going through. I hate to see people suffer with such a thing.
I've had several dreams, like writing a novel series, joining a band when I'm older or something (although that's more of a fantasy than a dream). And other things too, both carrier-wise and hobby-wise. But that's the thing. I feel like dreams are impossible to accomplish, because they're so out there. Plus, whenever I think of a serious carrier, then I remember that "goal" and get all guilty. I mean, it would mean so much to me if I could find cures for things, but I feel like I'm betraying this person who has the disease and all other people who are suffering of diseases, and that I'm just being selfish if I choose not to follow through with it.
So, do you think there's a difference between goals and dreams? Or, have you ever been conflicted like that? It's been bothering me for a long while.
Like, my goal in life is to get into genetic research when I'm older and try to find cures for diseases like cancer, Alzheimers, etc. But, although I think the material's interesting, I'm doing it more out of obligation for someone I know very dear to me who has a disease, and I feel like it's a way for me to make up for what he's going through. I hate to see people suffer with such a thing.
I've had several dreams, like writing a novel series, joining a band when I'm older or something (although that's more of a fantasy than a dream). And other things too, both carrier-wise and hobby-wise. But that's the thing. I feel like dreams are impossible to accomplish, because they're so out there. Plus, whenever I think of a serious carrier, then I remember that "goal" and get all guilty. I mean, it would mean so much to me if I could find cures for things, but I feel like I'm betraying this person who has the disease and all other people who are suffering of diseases, and that I'm just being selfish if I choose not to follow through with it.
So, do you think there's a difference between goals and dreams? Or, have you ever been conflicted like that? It's been bothering me for a long while.
I think goals and dreams are different. Goals are things that you want to accomplish in life, and dreams are what can come out of all the goals you complete. And I also think that dreams can be things that you want to happen but don't necessarily come true.
racshmaiwionaise., January 20th, 2007 at 04:33:35pm
My dreams are my goals and my goals are my dreams, either way I have to work hard for what I want in life. I give my all whether it's considered a "goal" or a "dream". To me, It is up to me whether life is fantasy or reality.
nimrodidiot, January 18th, 2007 at 05:26:43pm
I think they're slightly different...
Dreams are dreams. We're not sure if they'll happen, or if they're even possible. But we know that it would be awesome if they happened.
Goals are things we are serious about, positive that we want it. My goal is to become a vet...I'm willing to work hard to get it. I'm positive that I want it, I'm positive its possible.
Meeting Green Day is another one of my goals, but then again, its pretty unlikely *sigh* But still, you never know! I'm not going to only live my life to meet them, and think there's no point afterwards...its something which I'll hopefully encounter along the way! :D
But then again, goals and dreams are similar...they're linked in a way.
The Brightside., January 18th, 2007 at 01:14:06am
Well, hmm... yeah, I agree with those points, and some excellent points made, might I add. I guess I'm more torn between giving up my loyalty to a family member and everyone else instead of what I would REALLY want to pursue. Cause, and I know this sounds weird, I feel so selfish choosing something I want to do instead of trying to help out a greater cause, because these type of things are really awful and I know their impact on people firsthand. I've been trying to convince myself that I'm not made for those other things, and that it would be for the greater good if I did something else... It's hard to explain, coming from a different point of view... I'm just confused about what I want to do, I just want to help, but I feel so incomplete just stopping at that scientific career. Like, I wouldn't be truly happy.
Funky Platypus, January 17th, 2007 at 09:36:23pm
I think they are different, but to begin with they arent. As we go through life, we gather prejudices and morals, which go on to be our common sense. Common sense is not the same for everyone. For some people, common sense tell's them their dream of being an actress is never going to happen, it will remain a dream. While at the very same time, someone elses common sense could be saying there is nothing in this world for me besides acting. How life is presented to you, and the choices you make, determines what becomes a goal, something you intend to reach, and a dream: something you have little faith will ever happen.
Kurtni, January 17th, 2007 at 09:28:04pm
Well, I see it as this. Dreams usually come through with a wish, and hope and desire. Your dreams CAN come true, if you work for it. Hoping to write a novel, or be in a band, is one thing. But working up to writing a novel or starting a band, is a dream fulfilled. Dreams can become goals if you work for them. Anything you work for can become possible.
The Hippy, January 17th, 2007 at 08:07:04pm
My goal is to be an actress. it seems like a far-fetched dream but I have put that as my goal since I was five.
GreenDayCookieFairy, January 17th, 2007 at 06:50:07pm
I think that dreams and goals are most definitely two different things. Just as there is a difference in a job and a career. Your GOAL is to go into genetic research, and it is out of love for someone close to you. But you really need to ask yourself if it is what you WANT. A dream is something that you can always carry with you, goals come and go.
TMTCR, January 17th, 2007 at 05:51:25pm