News Finding: They understand that they can achieve more and do it quicker with the help of a mentor, coach, or adviser (or advisory team).
Paper Finding: Pressure, of course, also can be self-imposed as in the case of the Type A personality who appears to be a compulsive goal achiever Based on the findings to date, the following conclusions about goal setting seem warranted:
News Context: High performers and productive people don't do it alone. They understand that they can achieve more and do it quicker with the help of a mentor, coach, or adviser (or advisory team). If you wanted to get better at tennis, you would probably hire an instructor who would help you improve your serve or backhand volley.
Paper Context: In the studies by and , competitive or community pressures led to setting goals that were unrealistically high. Pressure, of course, also can be self-imposed as in the case of the Type A personality who appears to be a compulsive goal achiever Based on the findings to date, the following conclusions about goal setting seem warranted: The beneficial effect of goal setting on task performance is one of the most robust and replicable findings in the psychological literature.