When I started my 2 goals were Bees and Pieds which at the time were in the $7500 range, I accomplished my goal and some more.
Now my goals are still to produce what I like with the price tag being less of an issue since the animals pay for themselves and even generate a profit.
Did I imagine I would one day own the animals that I own and even generate a profit? No and this is why I feel very fortunate each time I hatch an animal and reach another goal.