Episode 163: The Goal-Setting Conundrum

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse on the merits and limitations of setting goals. Goal setting can both energize and move you to action but can also discourage and demotivate. It begs the question as to how you accomplish the former and avoid the latter. This topic is timely given the 2024 Paris Olympics and the stories athletes share about how they became the best in the world. The recurring theme is the power of goal setting that propelled them to become the best. The conundrum is to tap into that kind of goal setting and avoid that which distracts and bores.

Some take-a-ways include:

• Good goal moves you past your fear.
• Goal setting creates purpose and a path towards the next and that is a good thing.
• The power of collaboration and ownership when setting goals.
• Jettison goals that don’t inspire. This is a courageous act and not failing.
• The danger of goals handed down from above.

So come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!