The Science of Goal Setting

3 Nov 2026 · 9:50

Episode The Science of Goal Setting

0:00 9:50

How can you set better goals? Do you ever find that you pick the same goals over and over again? I want to teach you some goal-setting science to help you achieve your goals. The research shows that we can use science to set more accurate and achievable goals. Learn how to set better goals and what to do if you feel stuck. Want to make your goals stick? Check out the science of goal setting and how to set a goal right with our free 60 minute goal-setting training: http://scienceofpeople.com/goal ****** Hi, I’m Vanessa! You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of: Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators. My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again. PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com + Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ 00:00 Intro 00:25 Taking your emotional temperature 01:53 Ideal Self Exercise 02:36 Making a MAC goal 03:42 Committing to your MAC goal 04:32 Why is it a good idea to set goals? 04:48 Personal Passions 05:50 Accountability ****** Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person. She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more. Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically. Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few. Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick. 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate ****** Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #GoalSetting #NewYear #Resolutions #VanessaVanEdwards #AMNorthwest

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