goal is the result or achievement toward which effort is directed. Take away the goal, and what good is the effort? Imagine an archer with a bow and arrow. If he doesn’t have a bull’s-eye target, he can aim and shoot if he wants, but the arrow is not going to hit anything purposeful. So, what’s the point? I’ve noticed that one of the key issues that hinders people from reaching their relationship goals is the fact that they don’t know how to aim.