Awesome! Breaking big goals into smaller, more easily achievable goals is so important for overcoming that paralysis and understanding that change takes time; sometimes years! What kind of work and where, if you don't mind me asking?
It's true, and it also means that you feel as in-control as it is possible to feel. Having clear priorities also means that it's easy to readjust should something unexpected come up (even if that readjustment is "I'm going to re-examine my priorities, and set a new goal"). I've been watching House of Cards recently, and I'm a little worried that I'm starting to sound like Frank Underwood. I'm not that committed or ruthless, I just like to know where I'm going. Working in IT ($big_name_company), moving from Dublin, Ireland to the Pacific Northwest. Also moving from engineering to management. Very excited about the whole thing! :)