Dr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals

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According to Dr. Emily Balcetis, there's a strong correlation between proximity to a goal and how much you invest and how much you put into it. Try setting challenging goals that will challenge you, but won't make you feel overwhelmed - and - not easy enough that it doesn't take much effort on your part. People who are overweight and deconditioned ... See more

Andrew Huberman • Dr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals

Set up a plan for putting your vision into action – break it down into practical steps that you can take every day.

Think about obstacles you'll encounter so you don't get surprised. Use an app to help you track and reflect on your goals if you can't see them tangibly - or write about how you're doing along the way.

Andrew Huberman • Dr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals

How well you visualize something dictates how well you can achieve that thing: whether you'll be able to meet the goal, how you'll feel afterward, and whether you'll be able to handle a more difficult one.