Imagine standing on a vast, boundless grassland, with an endless blue sky and white clouds before you, your heart filled with an infinite longing for the distant horizon. You dream of crossing mountains and rivers to explore the unknown world and experience a different life. But if you just stand still, staring blankly at that distant horizon, then dreams will forever remain just dreams; they will not come to you on their own.

At this moment, you need to set a goal for yourself, a specific and clear goal. This goal is like a bright lamp in your heart, illuminating the path ahead. It tells you where you want to go, what you need to do, and when you need to arrive. And the most important element of this goal is the deadline.

A deadline may sound a bit cold, even cruel. It is like a relentless judge, constantly watching your progress, urging you not to stop. But it is this seemingly ruthless element that becomes the bridge between dreams and reality. It makes dreams no longer an unattainable illusion but transforms them into a tangible, achievable reality.

Why? Because a deadline gives you a clear time limit, making you realize that time is a precious resource that cannot be wasted. When you set a deadline, you begin a countdown lifestyle. You know that every day, every moment, every second is bringing you closer to that endpoint, and you must cherish every minute and every second, striving towards your goal.

This sense of urgency will make you more focused and efficient. You will start to think about how to accomplish more tasks within a limited time, how to make your efforts more effective. You will learn to reject those trivial temptations and distractions, concentrating your energy on the most important things. You will discover that you can do better than you imagined, and that you have unlimited potential waiting to be tapped.

Moreover, a deadline has another important function: it can help you build confidence. When you see your progress bar moving forward, when you feel yourself getting closer to your goal, that sense of achievement and satisfaction is indescribable. This confidence will make you more firmly believe that you have the ability to achieve greater dreams.

Of course, setting a deadline does not mean pushing yourself to the brink. On the contrary, it should be a positive, healthy pressure. This pressure can stimulate your potential, allowing you to grow and progress continuously through challenges. But at the same time, you also need to learn to adjust your pace and maintain a balance of body and mind. Do not let the deadline become a burden; instead, let it become your driving force.

Speaking of this, I am reminded of an experience from my past. It was 1982, just after I graduated from university, when I took on the role of a chemistry teacher and homeroom teacher. Faced with a brand new work environment and challenges, I felt both excited and nervous. I dreamed of making a difference in the field of education, but at the same time, I worried that my abilities were insufficient to handle this job.

To overcome this anxiety, I set a clear goal for myself and established a deadline. I told myself that I needed to get to know all the students in my class within a month and visit each student's home. I knew this goal would not be easy for me, but I believed that as long as I put in enough effort, I could achieve it.

So, I began to work intensely and productively. I maintained a high level of focus and enthusiasm every day, constantly challenging my limits. I actively sought advice from colleagues, used various means to understand each student in my class, and continuously improved my professional skills and overall abilities. I also utilized my spare time, going door to door every evening to visit students' homes.

As time passed day by day, I was continuously growing and improving. Finally, before the deadline arrived, I successfully achieved my goal. I not only knew my students inside and out but also performed excellently in my teaching work, receiving recognition and praise from leaders and colleagues. At that moment, I felt an immense sense of pride and satisfaction, knowing that I had taken an important step towards realizing my dreams.

This experience made me deeply realize that goals are dreams with deadlines. They make dreams more concrete and tangible, and they give us more direction and motivation in the pursuit of our dreams. When we set a clear goal for ourselves and establish a reasonable deadline, we create a positive and healthy pressure environment. In this environment, we can continuously challenge and surpass ourselves, ultimately achieving our dreams.

Of course, achieving dreams is not something that happens overnight. In the pursuit of dreams, we will encounter various difficulties and challenges. Sometimes, we may feel exhausted, frustrated, or even want to give up. But remember, every great dream requires enduring a tremendous struggle to be realized. Just like those great athletes, artists, and scientists, their success comes from their unwavering commitment to their dreams and their relentless efforts and persistence.

So, when you feel lost or confused, consider setting a clear goal for yourself and establishing a reasonable deadline. Make your dreams more concrete and tangible, and give yourself more direction and motivation in the pursuit of those dreams. Believe that as long as you bravely take the first step and persistently move forward, you will definitely achieve your dreams.

In this process, you should also learn to enjoy the journey. Because the process of pursuing dreams is itself a valuable treasure. It teaches you to persevere, to work hard, and to grow. Even if you ultimately do not achieve the initial goal you set, do not feel frustrated or disappointed. Because in this process, you have already gained many valuable experiences and lessons, which will become a solid foundation for your future pursuit of greater dreams.

At the same time, do not forget to be grateful and share. In your pursuit of dreams, there will definitely be many people who help and support you. They may be your family, friends, colleagues, or mentors. Please remember to express your gratitude to them and share your success and happiness with them. Because their presence and support make your journey towards your dreams warmer and more meaningful.

Finally, I want to say that dreams are the flames deep within everyone's heart, burning with our passion and hope. And goals are the sparks that ignite that flame. When we set a clear deadline for our dreams, we provide an environment and conditions for that spark to burn. In this environment, the fire of dreams will burn brighter and brighter, ultimately illuminating the path ahead.

So, let us bravely set goals! Let every dream have a clear deadline! Let us continuously grow and progress in the pursuit of our dreams! Let us write our own wonderful lives with sweat and effort!

In the days to come, may we all carry our dreams and goals forward, unafraid of wind and rain, undeterred by challenges, and courageously pursue our own piece of starry sky. Because only in this way can we truly live out ourselves, live brilliantly, and live a life without regrets!

This is exactly:

Setting deadlines for dream-chasing time,

Hearts racing, dreams are not a haze.

The future is bright, so cherish it,

Work hard and reap the fruits together.