In 'Getting Grit,' Caroline Adams Miller delves into the science of grit, defining it as 'the passionate pursuit of hard goals that awes and inspires others to become better people.' The book distinguishes between positive and negative types of grit, emphasizing the importance of 'authentic grit' which drives purpose and helps individuals overcome challenges. Miller provides step-by-step tools, worksheets, and exercises to cultivate a resilient mindset, humility, zest, persistence, patience, self-confidence, teamwork, self-regulation, and passion. The book is designed to help readers achieve their goals and live their best lives through the application of these evidence-based strategies.
Caroline Adams-Miller's "Big Goals" delves into the science of goal setting, providing a practical framework for achieving ambitious objectives. The book draws upon decades of research in positive psychology and goal-setting theory, offering a structured approach that moves beyond simplistic methods. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between learning and performance goals, and incorporates elements of decision-making science, relationship dynamics, and personal resilience. The book includes numerous worksheets and exercises to guide readers through the process, making it accessible to a wide audience. Ultimately, "Big Goals" empowers individuals to set and achieve challenging goals with a higher likelihood of success.
As the clock winds down for another year, now is the perfect time to think about what you hope to achieve in 2025. But are the goals we set for ourselves big enough and perhaps more importantly, are they the right goals? Today we pose these questions to the eight-time bestselling author, international speaker, and world-renowned expert in positive psychology, Caroline Adams Miller. Caroline’s work is focused on setting big goals for yourself and finding the grit and determination to achieve them, and she begins today’s conversation by sharing details of her latest book, Big Goals – a manual that reveals the science behind the power of Dr. Edwin A. Locke's Goal Setting Theory. Caroline defines “big goals” and how they differ from others before explaining how setting big goals can change a person for the better. We discuss the modern trend of trying to eliminate all stress from our lives and how that has bred a timid generation, helpful tips and tools from the world of applied positive psychology, how learning goals and performance goals manifest in real life, and the roles of happiness and accountability in achieving everything you set out to do. We end with the reminder that hard work often leads to satisfaction and that through healthy competition, we are able to develop resilience, determination, and grit.
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