Keeping my goals to myself might be the best way to make them happen | via scoutmagph
The new year is finally here and I can’t help but be reminded of my younger self who would be so carefree and excited about it. I was always looking forward to the sumptuous fare I could only get a taste of on special occasions, the family reunions, and of course, the fancy planner mom would get me to write my resolutions and aspirations on.
But the harsher reality behind these “bigger things” dawned on me as soon as I made moves to make them happen. Facing a great deal of unexpected situations I didn’t know how to deal with, my determination and enthusiasm started to waver. It wasn’t until I decided to keep my goals under wraps that I truly felt like I was on the right track. By not letting anyone else in on my plans, I stopped obsessing about what others might think if by chance I didn’t accomplish what I originally set out to do. I’m able to indulge myself without getting distracted by external pressure, expectations, and opinions.
Meanwhile, “The Little Book of Talent” by Daniel Coyle also talks about the same thing. “While it’s natural and oh so tempting to want to announce big goals, it’s smarter to keep them to yourself,” an excerpt from the book says. “Telling others about your big goals makes them less likely to happen, because it creates an unconscious payoff—tricking our brains into thinking we’ve already accomplished the goal. Keeping our big goals to ourselves is one of the smartest goals we can set.
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