What do I mean when I say.....

Before I formulate a plan though, I need to clarify some terms so that I stay clear on what I am doing.

Problem: 

 A situation, matter, or person that presents perplexity or difficulty. 

A picture of how it is.

Solution: 

The answer to a problem.  

A picture of how it should be.

Goal:  

A statement identifying how you will reach the solution to a problem.  

How are you going to get from how it is, to how it should be?