--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I keep on making myself little goals, but…" description: "\"“I keep on making myself little goals, but every time I achieve one of them. I'm forced to face up to the fact that nothing has changed. The thing that..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d9/saira-shah-81534_goals_i-keep-on-making-myself-little-goals-but_1233426.jpg" --- # I keep on making myself little goals, but every time I… ![“I keep on making myself little goals, but every time I achieve one of them. I'm forced to face up to the fact that nothing has changed. The thing that is still wrong and always will be. But that's too difficult to face, so all I can do is to pick another goal and start again.” quote by Saira Shah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d9/saira-shah-81534_goals_i-keep-on-making-myself-little-goals-but_1233426.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d9/saira-shah-81534_goals_i-keep-on-making-myself-little-goals-but_1233426.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d9/saira-shah-81534_goals_i-keep-on-making-myself-little-goals-but_1233426.jpg) > ““I keep on making myself little goals, but every time I achieve one of them. I'm forced to face up to the fact that nothing has changed. The thing that is still wrong and always will be. But that's too difficult to face, so all I can do is to pick another goal and start again.”” Saira Shah ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Setting small goals leads to repeated cycles without lasting change, highlighting avoidance of deeper issues. **In simple terms:** Small goals cause endless cycles, avoiding core problems. Key Takeaway Address underlying issues instead of endless goal‑setting. Themes goal setting avoidance self‑awareness Mood reflective serious Type philosophical self‑help When to use this quote - coaching - therapy - mindfulness practice - habit tracking Key Concepts psychology personal development Questions to Reflect On - What deeper change do you need? - How can you break the cycle of superficial goals? A Different Perspective May cause burnout or frustration. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Goals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/goals/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [“What's the goal AFTER the goal? 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