EPISODE · Feb 26, 2020 · 11 MIN
MBA1470 Q&A Wednesday: I never hit my goals. Am I setting them too high?
from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom
We all want to reach our goals. But where do we set them? How do we know which goals are realistic, and which are just setting us up for failure?It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who misses goal after goal. Is it because they’re too lofty? If so, how can we avoid setting goals that aren’t lofty enough?If we try to be more realistic, will we aim too low? If we try to be ambitious, will we aim too high?There’s gotta be a way to hit identify the sweet spot.Today, we’ll discuss how to expand your concept of goal-setting to encompass multiple layers of goals. By establishing a range of milestones, rather than a single target, you can move towards the “zone of proximal development:” the place where you strive exactly the right amount.Take a new approach to your goals — one that helps you grow. Click Play!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We all want to reach our goals. But where do we set them? How do we know which goals are realistic, and which are just setting us up for failure? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who misses goal after goal. Is it because they’re too lofty? If so, how can we avoid setting goals that aren’t lofty enough?
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