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Podcast: Setting smarter goals

How to set smarter goals—and why “SMART” goals aren’t as effective as you may think.

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On this episode, we chat about how “SMART” goals might not be all they’re cracked up to me—and a few ways to set smarter goals. Topics covered include:

  • Characteristics of “SMART” goals;
  • The research on how effective SMART goals really are;
  • Performance vs. process vs. learning goals;
  • The different time frames we set intentions over;
  • The differences between goals, intentions, and priorities;
  • How to set better goals in general.

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Chris Bailey
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Chris Bailey

Chris is the bestselling author of four books—Intentional, How to Calm Your Mind, Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project—which have been published in more than 40 languages. He also hosts the Intentional AI podcast, writes a biweekly newsletter, The Recap, and speaks to audiences around the world on how they can become more productive without hating the process.

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