What's the difference between a goal and a plan?

They sound similar and you may even use them interchangeably, but they're quite different.

A goal is where you're going. A plan is how you'll get there.

You start by defining what you want to accomplish. This becomes your goal. Then you convert that goal into a plan that you can act on.

I give you a 5-step process for turning goals into plans in this episode.