Melinda French Gates began her journey in goal-setting at age 12 during her first business course, the "Successful Life Course." This experience inspired her commitment to writing down goals, which began with dreams of cheerleading and traveling to Europe. Although she retained discipline in setting goals, she acknowledged a struggle in reflecting on her achievements. French Gates highlights the important lesson she learned about needing balance in life, combining ambition with the enjoyment of each moment along the journey.
"Over time, the goals I wrote down started to become more and more serious," she wrote. "Yet, I had a hard time reflecting on the goals I achieved."
The main lesson from the course was the art of goal-setting, which French Gates practiced nightly to reinforce commitment.
She realized that while goal-setting is vital, it's equally important to pause and enjoy life.
"'Oh my God,' I remember thinking. 'What did they do to my father?'" she reflected on the course's impact.
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