The Science of Goal Setting

By now, you’ve likely jotted down some exciting ideas. Next, we’ll dive into how to fine-tune and organize those goals so you’re ready to take action and make them a reality.

Think about the last time you bought a car. You probably thought, "Wow, this is the coolest car, no one has it in this color." Then the minute you drove it off the lot, what did you see everywhere you look? That's righteveryone had your car!

Why did that happen? Because your brain was now programmed to notice it.


Now that you've seen how to clarify and focus your goals, it's time to put that insight into action. Start being specific about the personal and professional goals that matter most to you and how you plan to achieve them.

Activity: Quick Reflection

Jot down your thoughts after watching the video:

  • What patterns do you notice in how your focus shapes your results?
  • Have you been focusing on what you want—or what you don’t want?


Study after study of highly successful people shows one glaring common denominator: they all have clear goals and are highly focused on exactly what they want. When your goals are specific and measurable, they act as a compass to guide you toward the results you want.

Now that we’ve introduced the importance of focus, let’s explore how high performers take their initial goals and turn them into actions.

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