Goal Setting and the four biggest traps that'll destroy your motivation (and the one key thing that'll sustain it).
January is the time of year where many motivational speakers begin to tout the virtues of goal setting with fervor and zeal. Which is great, but at the same time I'll admit to a recurring sense of frustration – every year it's the same old outdated, misguided and rehashed nonsense, +/- a new hyped-up angle or two. Whether we're talking new year's resolutions, goal setting, vision planning, “dream casting” or any well-intended motivational endeavor, invariably many "experts" disproportionately emphasize all the wrong areas.
In this little video, I attempt to set the record straight. Take a squizz if you're keen to learn the four most over-emphasized elements of goal getting, and the one critical element that's often overlooked (hint: this relates to the 2010 breakthrough idea from the Harvard Business Review).
(Also note that I'm deliberately being a protagonist here to make a point, and to save you some time, money and effort the next time you attempt to embark upon an ambitious or innovative new project). Enjoy with salt! –_^
Jason Fox
Reader Comments (2)
Jason,
You're so right. The "progress" is the most motivating thing for achieving goals. I found that out years ago, and applied it in my goal setting software (GoalsOnTrack). It's amazing to see someone sharing this same philosophy.
Hi Harry, thanks for your comment mate. I've just had a look at your goal setting software – brilliant. And congratulations on the recent iOS app launch. I particularly like how your software tracks habits, and allows people to visually track their progress. Very nifty.