This Goal-setting Statistic May Blow Your Mind

Question for you.

Did you know that only 3% of the population set goals and only about 1% of people write them down?

Yet, success expert Brian Tracy writes that, “the ability to set goals and make plans for their accomplishment is the ‘master skill’ of success. It is the single most important skill that you can learn and perfect. Goal setting will do more to help you achieve the things you want in life than will anything else you’ve been exposed to.”

Research by psychologist Dr. Gail Matthews confirms this.

She found that people who write down their goals, share them with a friend, and set weekly progress reports are on average 33% more successful in achieving their goals compared to those who do not follow these practices.

This is true in all areas of life.

🤝Business: In the business world, organizations with clear, specific goals are more likely to outperform those without clear objectives. Studies have shown that companies with well-defined goals tend to have higher employee engagement and profitability.

💲Financial: According to a study by Fidelity Investments, individuals who set financial goals are more likely to feel confident about their financial future and make better financial decisions.

👨‍🏫Education and Career: Students who set clear academic and career goals tend to perform better in school and have higher rates of graduation. Similarly, employees who set career goals are more likely to advance in their careers.

🏃Health and Fitness: People who set health and fitness goals, such as weight loss or exercise goals, are more likely to make positive lifestyle changes and improve their overall health.

👨‍💼Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs who set specific business goals are more likely to grow their companies and achieve long-term success.

🎯Personal Development: Individuals who set personal development goals report higher levels of self-improvement and personal growth.

😊Happiness and Well-being: Setting and achieving meaningful life goals is associated with increased happiness and a greater sense of purpose.

🤔So, why don’t more people set goals?

Is it that they just want to average? Or worse?

I’ll share the answer and a lot more in my next post.