Derek Sivers: Keep your goals to yourself II

What is the term psychologists use to describe the feeling of satisfaction when your goal is acknowledged?

• a) Social substitution

• b) Social reality

• c) Social validation

Why does announcing your goal to someone make you less likely to achieve it?

• a) Because it makes you more motivated to work hard.

• c) Because others might criticize your goal and discourage you.

• b) Because it creates a sense of "social reality" that tricks your mind into feeling it's already done.

What was Kurt Lewin’s contribution to the study of goal setting in 1926?

• a) He identified the concept of substitution.

• b) He published a book about social reality.
  

• c) He conducted a study about motivation.

What was the average amount of time people worked towards their goal when they kept it to themselves?

• a) 33 minutes
  

• b) 45 minutes
  

• c) 60 minutes

What does the speaker suggest you do instead of announcing your goal?

• a) Announce it proudly to gain support from others.

• b) Write it down but don’t tell anyone about it.

• c) Resist the temptation and focus on the hard work.