A goal gives you something to chase, like a prize at the end of a race. It keeps you moving forward, helping you grow and work harder than before. For example, if someone sets a goal to score above 90% in their exams, they may study longer, stay more focused, and improve their skills. This goal gives them direction and energy. But once they reach that goal, they might stop or slow down because they feel like they’ve finished the task.

However, when you set a standard for yourself—like always giving your best or being a disciplined student—it becomes a part of who you are. It’s no longer about just passing or scoring high in one exam. It becomes about maintaining excellence every day. That standard stays with you, even when there’s no exam around. It transforms your habits, your mindset, and your attitude toward everything you do.

That’s why a goal is important, but a personal standard is even more powerful. A goal may push you temporarily, but a standard shapes your character permanently. When you start living by your own high standards, you not only reach goals—you become someone who naturally creates success again and again.