There have been innumerable studies about the positive impact written goals have on our performance and results. One such study revealed that 3% of Harvard MBAs make ten times as much as the other 97% of MBAs combined. Another benefit of goal setting can be stated as, "The real value in setting goals is not in their achievement; the acquisition of the things you want is strictly secondary. The major reason for setting goals is to compel you to become the person it takes to achieve them." 

Written Goals

It is imperative to write down your goals and visit them regularly. One study showed that those who wrote down their goals and dreams on a regular basis achieved their desires at a significantly higher rate than those who did not. In fact, it was found that you become 42% more likely to achieve your goals and dreams simply by writing them down on a regular basis. 

Accountability 

The likelihood that you'll transform your desires into reality goes up even further if you share your written goals with a coach who understands you and will hold you accountable. One study showed that while 77% of people who committed to a New Year's resolution stuck to it for at least one week, research conducted by the University of Scranton reveals that only 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions will actually fulfill those goals in a timely fashion. In conclusion, it seems that no matter how important your written goals are, willpower alone, in most cases, is not enough to achieve your wishes.