How do personal goals relate to family goals?

Noone would have asked your question one hundred years ago! Then goal were mostly determined by the family. But in today's constellation, goals are usually generated by the growing individual, without much relationship to family goals. Of course, dynasties - long established businesses and professional connections - are the exeption. So, here you are! Unless you have a rich father or your mother is a movie star, go out and follow your personal inclination. You can read much more on lifestyles and take the free lifestyle questionnaire in Meyer's "Marriages, Shack-ups and Other Disasters."