A letter for help
What will you do to make sure you reach your goals?(目标) There are three main steps to get to where you want to go.
First, sit down and write your dreams out. By writing them you will get a better idea of where you really want to go. Imagine(想象) yourself at the end of the year or maybe in five years. What do you see? How do people see you? What are you doing? Are you successful?
Well, a dream is just that. It's a vision (先见之明)of how you see yourself in the future. Once you know the direction in which you want to go, you can begin working on some goals.
Second come the goals. Goals are “wants”. So are dreams, but goals are more specific.(特殊) If you want to be rich, tell how much money you need to be rich. If you want good grades, tell what you mean by “good”. In fact, the more specific the goal is, the easier it will be to get it. Give numbers and times. Don't use words like “lots” or “more”. For example, I want a “B” in each of my subjects.
Third are the objectives. They tell exactly what you will do and when you will do it. When you think about what you will do, don't use words like “try” or “maybe”. Be sure your objectives can be measured.(测量) Every day or every week you can say, “Did I do this?” and you can answer with either a yes or a no. Don't leave room for “maybes”.
I will sit in the middle of the classroom.
I will re-read my notes from every class every day.
I will finish every assignment the day when it is given.
Well, you get the idea. Each of my objectives is specific and each one can be measured. If I do all these things, there is a pretty good chance for me to get what I want, which means I'll fulfill my dream.

