Deep Psychology Set Big Goals (Part 1): August Wisdom Day 22
Aug 22, 2025
Discover the transformative power of setting big goals for personal growth. Learn how ambitious aspirations can unlock your potential and drive deeper engagement. Dive into techniques that foster a mindset geared towards exponential achievements.
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Choose Ambitious Goals
- Set big goals instead of small, convenient ones to unlock greater progress.
- Small goals create a cage that limits your focus and learning.
Language Example: Small Vs. Big Goal
- Ross compares two language learners: one aiming to ask directions and one aiming for fluency.
- The small-goal learner practices only limited vocabulary and stops after reaching the minimal aim.
Fluency Goal Produces Broader Practice
- The fluent-aiming learner plans for two years and studies broad vocabulary, grammar, listening, and reading.
- After six months this learner often surpasses the small-goal learner and builds a foundation for fluency.