Why create linear goals when life isn't linear?
Don't create goals that are 1 -> 2 -> 3
Create goals that make leaps ad bounds, like 6 -> 14 -> 28
Creates goals that make you go, "giddy, giddy, giddy" because that may be the motivation you need to actually achieve your goals.
Forbes named me a world's top 50 woman in tech & 30 Under 30. I founded Robogals and Aipoly and was Young Australian of the Year 2012. Currently working on robotics company Aubot. I'm the youngest Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and I give speeches around the world.
I tweet @maritacheng and I'm on Facebook.
Don't be scared of achieving your lifetime goals. You can always make up new goals after you've achieved these.
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