Goal Setting Flashcards
People who have clear goals are more likely too…
More likely to succeed than people who do not have clear goals to work towards
What percentage are you more likely to achieve goals if you write them down
42 percent
Successful people…
Committed and follows through
Persisting…. sticking through till the end
Willing to risk failures in order to grow and develop
What is developing new skills
With all skills they take time to get used to and to understand, therefore you need to practice and perseverance to push through the frustration of the new skill until you are a master at it
Can you practice goal setting
Yes, in fact it is a skill, therefore lots of practice will help you achieve this
What is our fear of failure
According to scientist we are hard wired to resist change; anxiety; fear and discomfort.
Why is it difficult to goal set
This is because of how are brains are hard wired…. and goals means we have to push ourselves, but in order to be successful we have to be able to push our selves and be a problem solver who is adaptable open to change and willingness to embrace failures and setbacks that will happen during goal setting
Why are people scared to put them selves out there
Case they fail they dont want to look bad, but most of the time you fail to achieve something great
What helps someone to bounce back after failure
Acknowledge that failure is part of success
Practical ways to embrace failure
Get up and try again
Dont turn down opportunities…. tackle them
Willpower
The ability to do what matters the most even when to difficult or part of you doesn’t want to do something. It is the ability to align yourself with the brain system that is thinking about long term goals rather than short term goals… it is a skill that can be strengthened by remembering your bigger goals
Instant gratification
We live in a society driven by instant gratification, it is where something is done immediately and involves impulsive behavior with short term interest…. can be done with click of button and in heat of the moment
Delayed gratification
Having to work hard and wait for results, it is much more rewarding and means choosing short term pain for long term gain… it means using your willpower
Fixed mindset
Failure is a negative reflection of my ability
My intelligence and ability will determine how well i will do
I have a fixed level of intelligence
Avoid being challenged
Growth mindset
Failure is natural part of goals and learning
I enjoy being challenged
My effort and perseverance will determine how well i do
My intelligence is not fixed
Key attribute sin goal setting
Delayed gratification Willpower Embrace failure GRIT Growth mindset
Grit
The endurance, preserve and passion that keeps you moving towards your long term goals despite challenges
Key aspects of grit
Sustained investment of energy over time
The motivation to improve
Persistence and perseverance to face obstacles
Embracing failure as part of the process
Wth mindset and fixed mindset
Fixed is that you have a certain IQ and a lot in your life wont change…..
growth is the thinking that talent intellect and abilities can be nurtured and developed through hard work from others
Consistency
Being true to the goal and following it through…
It s very hard to do therefore each individual must see what drives them and makes them want to work….
Motivational techniques
What’s works best for an individual to keep them consistent and working towards their goal
Intrinsic motivation
Comes from inside of you it is self motivation …
It is more effective than extrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation
Comes from outside,,,,,, money, praise rewards.. etc…
Endowment effect
When we take ownership of something to becomes our responsibility and part of our identity and it occurs when we really buy into our goal
The DO SOMETHING PRINCIPLE
Mark manson proposes it as a strategy to take active control over your motivation levels instead of passively waiting for your inspiration to strike…
Simply by starting you avoid over analysis things and feelings of motivation kick in
Accountability
This involves taking responsibility for your goals and finding ways to remain accountable for them… for many this lucid be putting goals on paper or setting calendar alerts or even finding someone to help you
Sharing goals
Some studies say its best to keep your goals personal while others say its better to tell everyone… it just depends on the person
Prioritisation
Can also be known as opportunity cost// You do this at the cost of something else, it is the most important thing first and giving it your all
Opportunity cost
Potential benefit of something you may have given up on in order to spend more time and effort on a more import thing that you have prioritized
