If we all had a nickel for every time we set a goal then gave up halfway through, capitalism would look very different for us, wouldn’t it?
We try everything to overcome this, too.
- We write them down.
- Use S.M.A.R.T. goals to be extra specific and clear.
- We add them to our calendars with reminders
- Use habit trackers
- Get accountability buddies
- And more.
Yet somehow, this whole “goals” thing seems to be really tough to crack for a lot of people.
It’s not tough for everyone, though. Some people get it “right” and seem to nail almost every goal they set.
What do they have that the rest of us are missing?
Is it money? No. Not universally.
Are they smarter? More disciplined?
Again, no.
It took me a long time to crack this nut, and it turns out, it’s simpler than any of those things.
So much simpler it seems obvious. Like it’s been right under our noses this whole time.
