Through his story of chasing the NFL dream, Acho explains why goals can quietly damage self-esteem, warp decision-making, and create unnecessary suffering. He breaks down why most people set goals: ...

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Every January, leaders are told to do the same thing: set ambitious goals, map out the year, and commit to executing harder than before. We frame this as discipline or vision, but more often than not, ...

For years, I’ve tried to be intentional about setting goals in my professional life. I’ve tracked various metrics, developed strategies, and measured progress as I’ve driven towards my desired ...

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Could you be setting better ones? Source: Bronski Beat/Flickr I’ve always found the idea of setting goals appealing. But—and I hate to admit this—it has been years since I set real goals for myself, ...

Traditional goal-setting often fails because it assumes we’re operating from a stable internal state and have sufficient energy, emotional regulation and focus. Instead of setting resolutions, you ...

As this year comes to a close and a new year commences, many of us repeat a ritual that seems so very important to the effectiveness of our lives. We step back, during this magical downtime as one ...

The beginning of the year is when we all love to talk about resolutions. But within days, many good intentions quietly fade away, buried under routines and deadlines. Last January, I wrote about ...

Financial bonuses are often used to motivate employees to meet targets and boost productivity. But do they actually work? New ...