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5 Ways to Make Sure You Achieve Your Goals This Year (Harvard Business Review)

What separates people who achieve their goals from those who don’t? In 2002, Charles R. Snyder, an American professor who specialized in positive psychology, suggested in an influential paper that there are two obstacles: 1) not believing we can achieve our goals, and 2) not identifying the pathways to achieve them. Perhaps the greatest example of this …

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Want to achieve your goals? Get angry

While often perceived as a negative emotion, anger can also be a powerful motivator for people to achieve challenging goals in their lives, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “People often believe that a state of happiness is ideal, and the majority of people consider the pursuit of happiness a major life …

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The 1 Motivation Secret That Works for Everyone

Summer is never the easiest time to stay motivated. Summer in the middle of a pandemic? It’s a miracle entrepreneurs are managing to get anything done at all. But when we recently asked our 2.7 million Twitter followers for their best tips to stay motivated, it’s clear that lots of you out there are going to …

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3 Steps to Setting Better Goals: Give Yourself Something Big to Think About

There’s a scene in director Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of The Sword where the mage looks at Bedivere, a formative member of the resistance, and says: “If you want him to think big, give him something big to think about.” In a bid to convince Arthur that he is the rightful king, she sends …

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How SMART Fitness Goals Can Help You Get Healthier

We know that keeping ourselves physically fit is important. Regular exercise is good for our minds and our bodies. And whether you’re a dedicated fitness buff or just getting started, it turns out that your fitness routine could benefit from taking a cue from the business world. Specifically, setting goals. And — even more specifically — setting SMART goals. SMART …

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Slow and Steady Wins Your Goal

When it comes to reaching goals, people tend to fall into four main groups based on how differently they take action. Here is a simple diagram of what the four groups are. The majority of people who fail to achieve a goal, are often those who belong to group B and C. That is, the …

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Creating Sticky Goals to Embrace Success

As we enter 2024, we are reminded of this great opportunity for a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions have become a tradition for so many of us, and social science researchers suggest days like this represent critical times for considering and adopting new habits and interventions. Goals typically require behavioral change, which is one reason why …

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Planning Life Goals and How to Prioritize Them

So, do you have a million things you want to accomplish? Or even just a couple of goals, but lots of milestones along the way? We don’t really need statistics to understand why writing them down adds some organization to the whole thing, but active planning can also boost our motivation. Personal Strategic Planning According …

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Ageless Ambitions: How to Unlock New Goals and Success

“You are never too old to set another goal” – C.S. Lewis In a world that’s constantly evolving, age is no longer a barrier to chasing your dreams and achieving remarkable success. The pursuit of goals and ambitions knows no bounds when passion and determination fuel the journey. Whether you’re just starting your career, in …

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The Only Way to Eat an Elephant

Desmond Tutu once wisely said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” What he meant by this is that everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time. If you’ve ever wanted to …

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