Welcome 2012!

The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to lose sight of what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year. But while everyone is out spreading holiday cheer, a little time spent setting goals can be very beneficial.

The key to setting goals is to set meaningful goals.

Studies show that the goals people are the most motivated to pursue are personal - not those which people think they should pursue, or those that others set for them.

People are more productive when:

• They have clear standards for success
• They have specific goals

Below, Earl Nightingale shares his wisdom on goal setting.