Sanjay Gupta: Can Science and God Coexist?
Faith and science may often seem at odds with one another, but renowned geneticist and former NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins, says that he sees…
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
How to set the right goals this year
Dear Rethinkers.
I hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. Hopefully, you’re feeling refreshed and optimistic for the year ahead. In the first edition of Rethink in 2023, we’re going to explore a topic I’ve talked about previously: goal setting. I’m sure that the process of setting goals is applicable to many of you at this moment – but are you setting the right kinds of goals?
- Popular wisdom goes that the best way to achieve what we want personally and professionally is to set specific, challenging goals. For decades, I swallowed the Kool-Aid that goals – sales targets to hit, products to sell, marathon to run – are universally positive for improving motivation and performance. But I’ve had to learn how to rethink the process of goal-setting.
- Maurice Schweitzer, a professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his colleagues have conducted some fascinating research on what happens when we overprescribe to goal-setting. Here are some of the problems they’ve identified:
Problem #1: Goals are too focused or narrow
Problem #3: Quality versus quantity goals
Problem #2: Deprivileging other values
- I love this quote from Michelangelo: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
Relevant and recent posts
Marc Short on what to expect from DOGE in relation to next year’s legislative agenda
Marc Short comments on what to expect from DOGE in relation to next year’s legislative agenda for CNBC. Looking for a great keynote or public…
Thought Leader: Marc Short
Marc Short on whether Musk has permanently changed how congressional communication functions
In this video, Marc Short joins CNBC to discuss whether Musk and Twitter have permanently changed how congressional communication functions and what to expect for…
Thought Leader: Marc Short
More with this speaker
How to think like Shakespeare
Thought Leader: Rachel Botsman
How to overcome a creative block
Thought Leader: Rachel Botsman
How to realign your values
Thought Leader: Rachel Botsman