The organization of objectives from broad, long-term aspirations down to specific, immediate actions, with higher-level goals providing meaning and direction for lower-level activities.
Example: Career goals (become a doctor) providing direction for educational goals (graduate medical school), which guide daily goals (study for anatomy exam).
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