Overview of Learning How to Set and Pursue Goals

The tools are grouped as follows:

Setting Goals

• Tool 1: Choose a Priority Goal
• Tool 2: Pursue Lofty Goals
• Tool 3: Define Verb Actions, Measurability & Specificity; Writing vs. Typing

Myths

• Tool 4: Visual Reminder Myth; “Post-It Fallacy”
• Tool 5: Accountability Myth, “Don’t Tell the World” Rule

How: Intrinsic, Measurable, Quantifiable

• Tool 6: Measurable Goal; Quarterly Cycle
• Tool 7: Quantifiable Goals; Book Writing

Visualize

• Tool 8: Visualization of End; Motivation & Negative Thinking
• Tool 9: Visual Target/Finish Line Training & Perceived Effort

Distractions and Keeping Focus

• Tool 10: Distance from Phone
• Tool 11: Random, Intermittent Reinforcement; Cognitive Rewards

Pacing and Rhythm

• Tool 12: “Middle Problem”; Time Chunking
• Tool 13: Circadian Rhythm & Attention
• Tool 14: Protocol Flexibility, Subjective Feelings