Should people set goals for themselves?

Yes, I think people should set goals for themselves, because goals give life a sense of direction. Without them, it is easy to drift and just react to whatever happens. That said, goals should be flexible rather than fixed in stone. For example, a student may aim to get into a top university, but if their interests change, it is perfectly reasonable to adjust that goal instead of feeling like a failure. For me, success is not only about money, status, or public recognition. I would define it as making steady progress towards something meaningful while still having a balanced life. When it comes to young people today, we should not judge them only by grades, salaries, or social media achievements. A young person can be successful if they are developing useful skills, becoming more independent, building healthy relationships, and learning how to handle setbacks. Successful people can be lonely, especially if they sacrifice too much for their career or become surrounded by people who only value their achievements. However, success does not automatically lead to loneliness. If someone stays connected to family, friends, and their community, they can be both successful and emotionally fulfilled. At school, students can achieve many kinds of success, not just academic success. They might improve their confidence, win a competition, become a good team leader, or simply overcome a subject they used to struggle with. I think students should be proud of their success, as long as that pride does not turn into arrogance. Healthy pride can motivate them to keep improving and set even higher but realistic goals.