The football world cup of 2006 is drawing to an end amid tears from some countries and celebrations from others. Some key lessons about achieving life goals as well as football goals can be learned from this competition.The fans of 32 nations were in Germany supporting their national teams. These fans ended up either in heaven or hell depending on whether their team won or lost.But the fans had little influence over where their national teams ended up. Their fate depended on the eleven men of their national team and not on themselves.Fortunately, we have much more control over our own lives than we have over our national teams. This, in my opinion, is the most important lesson about achieving goals that there is for the fans of any sporting competition.Our lasting happiness does not depend on which team wins or loses. It depends on our own efforts in our own game of life.Of course, there is great joy if your national team wins but there is much greater joy when you achieve your own goals and dreams unless your main goal in life is to be a supporter or fan.You and I can experience far more joy and delight…