Experts on the art and science of goal setting seem to be of two minds when it comes to whether or not you should tell others what those goals are.
Some will advise you to put your goals up on a billboard for the world to see, as a way of holding yourself accountable and attracting necessary help and resources into your circle.
Others will tell you that dreams are fragile, and sharing them with others runs the risk of nay-saying dream-stealers killing your dreams while still in the cradle.
Here’s my take: keep your really big goals – the ones that could change the world, or at least your corner of the world, to yourself.
By definition, really big dreams are not realistic (nor should they be), so don’t run the risk of allowing the ridicule of tiny-dreamers to diminish your enthusiasm for your big dreams. On the other hand, I think it’s a good idea to share your interim goals with an appropriate circle of friends and supporters.
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Author:
Joe Tye is president of Paradox 21 Inc., which provides corporate training and culture change initiatives based on a proprietary curriculum of The Twelve Core Action Values of Personal Leadership Effectiveness. He is also the author of several books and audio programs on personal, career, and business success, and a popular motivational speaker. Visit www.JoeTye.com.