Why should you break your most important long-term goal into many short-term goals? Multiple choice question. You are more likely to achieve a long-term goal if you break it down into smaller goals. Employers do not want employees to have long-term goals, because it interferes with their ability to work. It is unlikely you will ever reach your long-term goal, but this will allow you to at least reach some goals. Achieving a short-term goal is a much bigger challenge than achieving a long-term goal