We’ve all heard how crucial it is to set intentions, goals, and targets. Powerful goals electrify us. Clear intentions energize and pull us forward.Without a clear-cut intention, we’re reactive and don’t get around to doing the important things when we want them done. Instead, we spend our time fighting random fires.

Literally, intentions are like the steering wheel on your car. Their whole purpose is to give you control over where you’re going. But when setting intentions or goals, keep in mind that if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.