News Finding: When you have that much clarity around your goal, your chances of hitting the mark increase dramatically.
Paper Finding: However, it will undoubtedly be the case that the four mechanisms noted earlier are differentially important in different tasks.
News Context: Setting and meeting larger goals is no different. When you have that much clarity around your goal, your chances of hitting the mark increase dramatically. They recognize when they're procrastinating.
Paper Context: We do not agree with those who claim that goal setting might work only on certain types of tasks. However, it will undoubtedly be the case that the four mechanisms noted earlier are differentially important in different tasks. For example, where more effort leads to immediate results, goals may work as long as they lead the subject to work harder.