Sometimes managing a business can feel like you have an instruction manual sitting in front of you, but you can’t find the answers because it’s in a different language. You can see something isn’t working, you might even know what's wrong, but for whatever reason, you can’t access the solution. 

Strategic thinking isn't a talent you're born with. It's a muscle you build through consistent practice. And like any muscle, there's one fundamental rule that applies – use it or lose it.

Four years ago, I was stuck in the "safe zone." I had a familiar job. I had a stable income. A loving family. What more could a person want? But, at the same time, my dreams were gathering dust. 

Want to know the secret to living a miserable life? Or do you want the antidote that will remedy 90% of these unhappiness ailments? Goal setting. Plain and simple. Here are 5 guaranteed ways to be unhappy and how setting goals is the cure.