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Goals!

How to Get Everything You Want – Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible

Brian Tracy

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Goals!
Mindset & Writing+
Overcoming Negativity+
6 Principles of Goal-Setting+
Motivation & Soul Searching+
Failure & Problem Solving+
The Importance of Planning+
Time Management & Execution+
Networking & Support+

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Question 1 of 8
According to the 1979 Harvard University study, what was the key differentiator for the graduates who ended up earning ten times as much as the majority of their peers?
  • A. They had established high-value professional networks.
  • B. They had written their specific goals down.
  • C. They focused entirely on the practice of single handling.
  • D. They chose goals with a 100 percent probability of success.
Question 2 of 8
Why does the author argue that negative emotions like anger and self-pity prevent people from achieving success?
  • A. They cause people to set unrealistic time frames for their goals.
  • B. They exhaust the energy that is necessary to do the work required to succeed.
  • C. They make people overly sensitive to constructive feedback from mentors.
  • D. They lead to contradictory goals that cancel each other out.
Question 3 of 8
When setting a challenging goal, what probability of success does the author recommend aiming for to bring out your best?
  • A. About 25 percent
  • B. About 50 percent
  • C. About 75 percent
  • D. About 90 percent
Question 4 of 8
Which of the following is a key principle of effective goal-setting mentioned in the text?
  • A. Ensure your goals remain flexible and avoid strict deadlines.
  • B. Keep your goals vague so they can adapt to changing circumstances.
  • C. Have one overarching goal that serves as your number one priority.
  • D. Pursue multiple contradictory goals to diversify your chances of success.
Question 5 of 8
What is the primary purpose of pinpointing your 'starting point' (such as stepping on a scale or calculating current net worth) before pursuing a goal?
  • A. It encourages you to be honest with yourself about how much work lies ahead.
  • B. It helps you identify which of your peers are furthest ahead of you.
  • C. It proves to others that you are serious about your new goal.
  • D. It guarantees that you will not fail during the initial stages of your plan.
Question 6 of 8
According to the Inc. magazine study on start-ups, why was developing a business plan so beneficial, even though most leaders didn't strictly follow it?
  • A. It secured more initial funding from venture capitalists.
  • B. It forced leaders to organize their thoughts, ask 'what-if' questions, and prepare for disaster scenarios.
  • C. It legally protected the founders from taking personal responsibility for failures.
  • D. It ensured that the start-ups only focused on low-value tasks in the beginning.
Question 7 of 8
What does the time-management technique of 'single handling' entail?
  • A. Delegating all low-value tasks to a single individual on your team.
  • B. Focusing entirely on one task without stopping until it is 100 percent complete.
  • C. Grouping several small tasks together and completing them at the same time.
  • D. Working on your most important goal for exactly one hour every morning.
Question 8 of 8
What actionable advice does the author give to encourage other people to help you achieve your goals?
  • A. Share your detailed business plan with them so they understand your vision.
  • B. Explain the financial benefits they will receive by assisting you.
  • C. Reach out and offer to help them first.
  • D. Remind them of the times they have failed in the past to build camaraderie.

Goals! — Full Chapter Overview

Goals! Summary & Overview

Goals! (2003) explores the power of goal-setting. It outlines tips and techniques for achieving your most important aims in life and examines the link between goal-setting and success.

Who Should Listen to Goals!?

  • Anyone wanting to achieve more in life
  • Entrepreneurs looking for inspiration
  • Procrastinators hoping to get more done

About the Author: Brian Tracy

Brian Tracy is a motivational speaker and self-help author. He’s the author of over 80 books and is the CEO of Brian Tracy International, a leadership-development training firm.

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