In this episode of The Time Management Podcast we meet Caroline Adams Miller, one of the world’s leading experts on the science of successful goal setting and author of the brand new book, Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life.
This Episode is for you if:
→ You set goals but fail to achieve them
→ You’re ready to set goals that inspire & motivate you
→ You’re interested to find out more about the science of successful goal setting
“Ask yourself what you will regret not pursuing when you look back in 10 or 20 years time. The worst thing you can do is live with regrets.” Caroline Adams Miller
Timestamped key moments:
00:06 Caroline Adams Miller shares her unique relationship with time and its impact on her life.
02:36 Individualised approaches are essential for effective goal setting & time management.
07:02 Scientific goal-setting theories versus popular methods.
09:04 Goal setting theory is powerful yet often overlooked.
13:04 Research shows men and women achieve goals differently; relatable role models are crucial.
15:08 Effective goal setting involves utilising new tools, positive relationships, and strategic planning.
18:52 Sharing success highlights the importance of supportive responses.
20:55 Surround yourself with supportive people to achieve your goals.
24:34 Shift to evidence-based goal setting by discarding outdated methods.
26:23 Effective goal setting involves clarity, challenging oneself, and embracing feedback.
29:53 Accountability and strength training are key to maintaining fitness commitments.
31:38 Establishing habits and preparing ahead enhances goal achievement.
35:23 Cultural bias affects women's goal-setting and self-perception.
37:32 Take small steps to pursue goals without overwhelming yourself.
⏰ It’s your Time!
Caroline Adams Miller
Caroline is one of the world’s leading experts on the science behind successful goal setting and the use of ‘good grit’ to achieve hard things.
For over three decades, Caroline Adams Miller has been a pioneer with her groundbreaking work in the areas of the science of goal setting, grit, happiness, and success.
She is recognized as one of the world’s leading positive psychology experts on this research and how it can be applied to one’s life and work for maximum transformation.
She is the author of nine books, including My Name is Caroline, Getting Grit, Positively Caroline and Creating Your Best Life, which the "father of Positive Psychology," Dr. Martin Seligman, lauded in Flourish as "adding a major missing piece" to the world of goal setting.
She is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University and attained one of the first 32 degrees in the world in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Big Goals: https://biggoalsbook.com/
Website: https://www.carolinemiller.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineadamsmiller/
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