"Repeatedly, psychology tests have proven that telling someone your goal makes it less likely to happen.” ~Derek Sivers
When it comes to goal achievement, lots of accountability advice urges you to TALK about your goals and share your progress with others. The idea is that this will keep you on track.
But is this good advice?
The tendency may be to talk about our goals and progress, but there is incredible power in keeping your trap shut! Your big problem with goal achievement might be dissipating your energy with early self-congratulations.
Listen in for more on why withholding your precious energy might make your goal achievement easier — and more satisfying when you get there.
Enjoy the episode and check out this blog post explaining to you in great detail 7 reasons to keep your yapper SHUT!
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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Habits2Goals Podcast: 5 Keys To Successful Resolutions
Ted Talk: Derek Sivers: Keep Your Goals To Yourself
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