The easiest step of the 7-1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learning for me is setting goals. I learned many years ago that in order to achieve success that one must set goals. However, one must be careful not to set "pie in the sky" goals and to then expect quick success without diligent effort. Those goals are achieved by setting attainable goals in progression. The hardest was view my obstacles as challenges. This stems from my desire to do it right the first time with no bumps in the road. It is not the little obstacles, but the big ones that often throw me off my game. I have to remember that when one doors shuts, another is opening.