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In this episode of the Warrior Mind Podcast, I’m going to discuss the psychology of goal setting and why goal setting is essential for your success.

Psychology of Goal Setting

There are many things that people do in order to stay motivated and reach their goals. One of the most powerful ways to do this is not one that many people consider, but it has proven to be extremely important in this process. That method is to write your goals down and it is known to be extremely beneficial for this purpose.

The power of written words is undeniable

It can be incredibly powerful to write something down and to know that what you wrote is going to have a major effect in your life. The simple act of writing something already tells your brain that this is more important than anything that is not written.

This works at a subconscious level and it helps us keep our goals more palpable and real in every possible way. The main reason why setting your goals and making them official is that you are going to experience a level of commitment that is extremely useful in their journey.

Letting others know your plans

We are no saying that you should have your plans printed on a poster for everyone to see in your office or home, but you could tell those who are close to you about your plans. This is a great way to add motivation because you don’t want to be the person who quits before they reach their goals.

Some people would argue that this is unnecessary pressure, but you should see it from the glad half full angle instead of the glass half empty. Think of it as the perfect way to keep you focused and driven to succeed.

One of the things that everyone needs to remember at all times is that letting people know about your goals has nothing to do with telling them how you plan to accomplish them. For example, someone who plans to become a bestselling author does not have to share what kind of book they are planning to write. The simple act of letting people know that you are pursuing a career as an author is more than enough.

When you tell supportive people of your plans, they may even help keep you encouraged when things seem to be most difficult. This type of support is always good and it’s also the reason why you should only share your goals with people you trust.

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The statistics of success

Most people who set out to achieve any kind of goals are going to fail and that is an undeniable fact, but the reasons why they fail are mostly something they can control and improve. This means that failure to achieve goals is largely related to how we perceive the challenges and not something that is out of our control.

Just like success is the outcome for a minority of people with their goals, statistics also show that only 3% of people who have plans and goals actually write them down. This provides great insight into how many people don’t take their goals seriously enough to write them down and to give them more relevance in their lives.

It would seem like everyone wants to achieve success in life and for the most part this is true.