How to Set and Accomplish Goals That Will Change Your Life
Lessons from experience and psychological research
As I tied my shoes and headed out the door, I immediately felt my heartbeat rise. I had thought about this goal for six long months, and now the day was here.
I was running my first marathon.
I’ve competed in sports for most of my life, but four years ago I quit. Running hadn’t been a priority for a long time, and other things occupied my mind; psychology, writing, relationships, etc.
But once I made the decision to compete again, all that changed. The world warped itself around my new goal, and I was right back in the running mindset.
Six months later I achieved it.
How did this happen?
“The New Word Effect”
Have you ever learned a new word, and then seen or heard it everywhere? Chances are you have. And that same mechanism plays a role in goal setting.
If you set your goal right, you’ll start to notice things that will help you achieve it. It will literally change your…
