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Friday, 17 October 2025

295. DO YOU HAVE SHORT, MEDIUM AND LONG-TERM GOALS? Jack’s Japa Empowerment - Nijaa Diaspora Empowerment - Baba Londoner - Carew

295. DO YOU HAVE SHORT, MEDIUM AND LONG-TERM GOALS? Jack’s Japa Empowerment - Nijaa Diaspora Empowerment - Baba Londoner - Empowering Immigrants - Immigrant Empowerment - Wise Words For Immigrants - Jack Lookman - Rita Nnamani - Olayinka Carew - Japa Empowerment - Empowerment And Inspiration - Nigerian Immigrants - Empowering And Inspiring Generations - Nijaa To United Kingdom - Jack Lookman Limited - Nijaa To London - Baba London - Japa - Amebo - Ola Carew - Nigeria To London - Lagos To London

One of the most common traps to slip into in the UK, is living on autopilot – working, paying bills, sleeping and repeating. Before you know it, ten years have passed, and you find you've been busy but not making progress. This is what occurs when you don't have defined goals. Many Nigerians abroad work very hard, but not strategically. Instead of pursuing purpose, we pursue hours. However, if you don't arrange your life, someone else's system will exploit your time for their own.

Short-term goals are your current priority, which you hope to attain within a year. It could be passing a driving test, paying off debts, or getting a qualification. These are the everyday motivators. Medium-term goals range from one to five years, such as purchasing a home, starting a business, or acquiring a better career. Long-term goals are large aspirations, such as early retirement, returning home to build a foundation, or leaving generational wealth for your children.

The challenge for many immigrants is that we focus only on survival goals. We say, “Let me just make ends meet.” But if that’s your only goal, you’ll keep circling the same mountain. Survival is not enough; you need growth. Write your goals down, no matter how small they seem. Don’t just think them, document them. That act alone creates accountability. Then review them regularly. Every few months, ask yourself: “Am I moving closer to my goals, or am I just moving?”

You also need to align your goals with your values. What matters most to you? Family, legacy, faith, freedom? Let your goals reflect that. There’s no point working 60 hours a week if it costs you your peace or your relationships. A balanced life is better than a busy life. And remember, goals are not set in stone. They evolve as you do.

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