Goal Setting

Question 1

People who have clear goals are more likely too…

Answer 1

More likely to succeed than people who do not have clear goals to work towards

Question 2

What percentage are you more likely to achieve goals if you write them down

Answer 2

42 percent

Question 3

Successful people…

Answer 3

Committed and follows through
Persisting…. sticking through till the end
Willing to risk failures in order to grow and develop

Question 4

What is developing new skills

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Can you practice goal setting

Answer 5

Yes, in fact it is a skill, therefore lots of practice will help you achieve this

Question 6

What is our fear of failure

Answer 6

According to scientist we are hard wired to resist change; anxiety; fear and discomfort.

Question 7

Why is it difficult to goal set

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Why are people scared to put them selves out there

Answer 8

Case they fail they dont want to look bad, but most of the time you fail to achieve something great

Question 9

What helps someone to bounce back after failure

Answer 9

Acknowledge that failure is part of success

Question 10

Practical ways to embrace failure

Answer 10

Get up and try again

Dont turn down opportunities…. tackle them

Question 11

Willpower

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Instant gratification

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Delayed gratification

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Fixed mindset

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Growth mindset

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Key attribute sin goal setting

Answer 16

Delayed gratification 
Willpower 
Embrace failure 
GRIT
Growth mindset

Question 17

Grit

Answer 17

The endurance, preserve and passion that keeps you moving towards your long term goals despite challenges

Question 18

Key aspects of grit

Answer 18

Sustained investment of energy over time
The motivation to improve
Persistence and perseverance to face obstacles
Embracing failure as part of the process

Question 19

Wth mindset and fixed mindset

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Consistency

Answer 20

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….

Question 21

Motivational techniques

Answer 21

What’s works best for an individual to keep them consistent and working towards their goal

Question 22

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 22

Comes from inside of you it is self motivation …

It is more effective than extrinsic motivation

Question 23

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 23

Comes from outside,,,,,, money, praise rewards.. etc…

Question 24

Endowment effect

Answer 24

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

Question 25

The DO SOMETHING PRINCIPLE

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Accountability

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Sharing goals

Answer 27

Some studies say its best to keep your goals personal while others say its better to tell everyone… it just depends on the person

Question 28

Prioritisation

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Opportunity cost

Answer 29

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