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Goal-Setting
Any goal or project will usually have these basic qualities:
- A general ambition or motivation. (e.g. learn French)
- A specific target. (e.g. speak fluently)
- A time-frame or deadline. (e.g. in 6 months)
- Constraints or methods. (e.g. practicing every day)
- Overall impression of effort/time required. (e.g. a few hours per week of moderate effort)
A goal is then a group of different features that get bundled together. Some are necessary, others are optional, and some are better to postpone.
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Know When To Set A Goal
The standard approach to goal-setting works well in relatively known areas, where past performance can be used as benchmarks. However, goal-setting from the start may be counterproductive in entirely new areas.
If you wonder what's achievable for you, you may wait to set a specific target. ...
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Reasons To Postpone Goal-Setting
- Uncertain goals should be set in the middle. This will enable you to set the correct challenge level to maximize effort.
- Some research shows that for very complex tasks, goal-setting can hinder effectiveness. This is because complex tasks are cognitively demanding in the beginning an...
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Goals To Start In The Middle
When a goal has high uncertainty as to what level is achievable to reach within a particular time-frame, it is better to set specific targets in the middle of the process.
Plan your goals with the variables you do have: overall direction, time-frame, level of effort and strategies.
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SMART goal-setting framework
Set goals that are:
- Specific: It will be easier to see what you need to accomplish.
- Measurable: How will you know when you’ve achieved your goal?
- Attainable: Or realistic. Is it possible to achieve the goal you’ve set for yourself?
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Category 1: Losers
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