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Unlocking the Power of Specific and Measurable Goals: From Wishful Thinking to Successful Action
Goal setting and planning is crucial for success in both personal and professional life. However, according to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. This is often due to a lack of clear plans and specific goals. In this article, we will discuss the importance of setting specific and measurable goals, and planning how to achieve them, as well as provide some real-life case studies that demonstrate how this can be applied.
First and foremost, it is important to understand that specific and measurable goals are more easily achieved than general and unmeasurable ones. A study conducted by Dr. Gail Matthews, a professor at Dominican University, found that people who wrote down their goals and shared them with others had a 76% higher success rate in achieving their goals compared to those who did not.
In addition, planning how to achieve the goal is also crucial. A study conducted by Dr. Edwin Locke and Dr. Gary Latham found that people who planned how to achieve their goals had a 60% higher success rate than those who only set goals.
A case study that can be used is the success story of Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft. Bill Gates had a very specific goal, which was…
