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Goal Setting: Turning Intention Into Action

This article draws on insights from Brittani McVay, a Performance Expert and subject matter expert in goal setting, focus and long-term motivation. She explains how goal-setting skills help individuals stay on track with plans, financial or otherwise, and what strategies support real follow-through.

It's common to decide what you want and try to figure out the rest later. But goal setting isn't a single event. It's a skill that improves with practice. This article walks you through how to build this skill and create a strategy to reach your target, including:

  • What effective goal setting looks like.
  • How to build and maintain long-term focus.
  • How to recover when plans get derailed.

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