By Allison Low, The Catholic Stand - A life without goals risks losing its meaning and purpose. If we do not have something we are aiming for, then life can easily become like a broken compass that just spins without direction. We may find our self in stagnation, boredom or complacency. Lacking goals, we can be tempted to make decisions based merely on whims or desires rather than on considering what is best to achieve our highest potential. But if we set goals, especially ones that excite us, not only are we more determined and happier, we are even willing to make great sacrifices to achieve them.