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Goals As Identity Commitments
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Before I studied this professionally, I thought goals were about getting somewhere. Hitting a target. Closing a gap. What I’ve come to understand, from working with lots of clients, is that the deeper purpose of our goals is identity. A good goal answers the question: who am I becoming? When a goal aligns with identity, action feels easier. When it doesn’t, even “good” goals drain energy. Stephen The subject of today's HeRO Hour is Goal Setting: Scientific & Psychological Foundations Expect to learn how to set goals that are worth a year of your life, grounded in how the brain, identity, and attention actually work. You’ll leave with fewer, clearer goals and the confidence that they genuinely fit who you are and the season of life you’re in. You can join here. -- If you’re curious whether coaching could help you find more clarity or direction, book a free 15-minute Clarity Call and we’ll explore it together. Or, you can join my HeRO community here. For anything else, hit reply. I answer every email personally. |
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