Huberman Lab

Goals Toolkit: How to Set & Achieve Your Goals

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Aug 28, 2023
Discover the science behind setting and achieving goals effectively. Learn how to define priorities, assess challenges, and create measurable action plans. Explore the power of intrinsic motivation, and why keeping goals private can boost your focus. Uncover a structured 12-week framework for reaching objectives and master techniques to enhance your concentration. Plus, debunk common myths about goal pursuit and harness the motivational power of visualization. Get ready to transform your approach to goals!
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Prioritize One Goal

  • Choose one priority goal and set aside other pursuits.
  • Focus intensely on this single goal to maximize your chances of success.
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Embrace Challenging Goals

  • Pursue challenging goals that feel slightly out of reach.
  • This recruits arousal circuits, increasing motivation and plasticity.
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Specify Actions and Time

  • Define specific actions (verbs) required for your goal.
  • Write these actions down and quantify the weekly time commitment for each.
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